Senior Engineer, Slider Process Technology Development, New Cleaning Process

• Lead the design and development of cleaning processes and equipment tooling specifically tailored for handling and processing miniaturized or new form factor components.
• Define cleaning requirements, methods (e.g., ultrasonic, brush, chemical, DI water), and tooling strategies based on product design and contamination control specifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal equipment teams to develop or modify cleaning platforms and tooling interfaces to support form factor transitions.
• Validate cleaning performance through DOE, surface analysis, and particle/contamination testing using techniques like optical, AFM and SEM inspection.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement improvements for cleaning-related defects or process instability.
• Document process specifications, operating procedures, and qualification protocols for cross-functional alignment.

• Bachelor's or Higher degree in Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning process fundamentals, contamination control, and mechanical tooling design.
• Experience in high-precision or high-purity manufacturing environments (e.g., semiconductor, hard disk, electronics).
• Proficient in CAD tools for tooling design (e.g., SolidWorks) and experienced with cleaning equipment platforms.
• Understanding of AI/ML applications in manufacturing, such as process optimization, especially in cleaning or defect reduction processes.
• Experience working with data analytics platforms or machine learning tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, or TensorFlow) is a plus.
• Familiarity with fluid dynamics, brushing, ultrasonic cleaning, chemical compatibility, and surface preparation techniques.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills using data-driven approaches.
• Capable of leading projects independently and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Effective in communicating technical details and driving project milestones.

• Hands-on experience with cleaning systems and tooling for miniature or fragile components.
• Familiarity with surface cleanliness metrology tools and statistical process control.

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