Photo Equipment Engineering (Photolithography)

Location: Fremont, CA, United States; onsite at the Fremont Office.

Company

hirify.global builds data storage systems and infrastructure for AI-driven data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise environments.

What you will do

• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot tools, identify issues, and implement equipment resolutions.
• Lead investigations into equipment-related excursions, rework, scrap, and line-down situations, providing solutions and 8D or executive summaries.
• Develop maintenance procedures and specifications; certify and train maintenance technicians, chemical technicians, equipment tool owners, and the maintenance team.
• Provide equipment safety recommendations and ensure tools meet site quality requirements.
• Manage parts inventory, research second-source options, engineer parts when necessary, and work with vendors on tool performance and escalation support.
• Use Excel, PowerPoint, industry-standard reporting systems, and AI tools to improve equipment uptime and efficiency.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of experience in photo equipment engineering, preferably in magnetic head manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
• Experience with photolithography equipment tools, including ASML XT Twin Scan, ASML PAS5500, Canon, and Nikon steppers.
• In-depth knowledge of electronics, electromechanics, resist, develop, optics, robotics, and photo tools.
• Analytical, logical, and data-driven approach, with demonstrated ability to fix equipment and provide equipment resolutions.
• Detail-oriented approach and willingness to learn and thrive in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work and interact with interdepartmental engineering and support organizations.
• Ability to manage projects with defined milestones and timelines and execute with minimal supervision.
• Responsible team-player with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt employment at the Fremont office.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, and transit benefits.
• Employee stock purchase plan, WD Savings 401(k) Plan, and potential eligibility for incentive and long-term incentive programs.
• Inclusive workplace with equal-opportunity and disability-accommodation commitments.