Technologist, Product Design Engineering

Head & Media Integration

• Serve as the Single Thread Leader (STL) for integrating head and media devices into new HDD products
• Define and manage head/media configurations, qualification plans, and engineering change (EC) processes
• Provide head and media component specifications and ensure alignment with HDD development requirements

Yield, Performance & Reliability

• Establish and manage head yield, utilization targets, and long‑term roadmaps
• Drive improvements in head/media yield, performance, and reliability to meet product and customer expectations
• Monitor HDD‑level and component‑level yield and reliability metrics, identifying trends and leading corrective actions

Development & Manufacturing Support

• Support new product development builds, including qual wafers, EVT/DVT cycles, and early‑ramp readiness