Test & Characterization Staff Engineer
Core
Investigate HAMR laser-magnetic recording physics and characterize head-media performance through design of experiments and data analysis to support head-media design and testing teams.
Role type
Staff Engineer, hard disk storage physics & characterization
Builds
Head-media prototypes and characterization data for hard disk drives
Domain
Hard disk storage, magnetic recording, laser physics
Required skills
experimental design, data characterization, physics analysis, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, data processing, hardware/software testing coordination, cross-team collaboration
Preferred skills
hard disk storage experience, laser technology experience, independent problem solving, self-motivation
Technologies
HAMR, laser systems, DOE testing frameworks
Responsibilities
Cooperate with design teams to investigate head-media features and performance; support special hardware/software testing requests; coordinate DOE testing with regional teams; demonstrate head-media capacity using new design features.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence