# Manager Metrology Equipment Engineering at Western Digital

- Company: Western Digital
- What the company does: WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-05
- Apply by: 2026-11-19
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000153582331?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-manager-metrology-equipment-engineering/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Metrology Equipment Engineering Manager to lead a team of Metrology Equipment Engineers supporting wafer manufacturing operations in San Jose and Fremont. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical direction, operational performance, and continuous improvement of the wafer metrology equipment fleet. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline, Master's degree preferred
- 7+ years of experience in metrology, semiconductor equipment engineering, or a related manufacturing engineering discipline
- 2+ years of demonstrated people management or formal technical leadership experience
- Hands-on expertise with wafer metrology equipment such as optical profilometers, ellipsometers, SEM/CD-SEM, overlay measurement tools, or comparable precision measurement systems
- Strong foundation in measurement systems analysis (MSA), GRR, SPC, and statistical data analysis
- Demonstrated ability to manage escalations, drive root cause analysis, and communicate effectively under time pressure


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-manager-metrology-equipment-engineering/