# Senior Engineer, Analytical and Characterization Engineering (Licensed Chemist) 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: Biñan City, LAGUNA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-28
- Apply by: 2026-12-12
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000158216014?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-senior-engineer-analytical-and-characterization-engineering-lice/

## About the role

As a Senior Engineer, Analytical and Characterization Engineering (Licensed Chemist) , you are responsible for ensuring that various chemical characterization capabilities are current, demonstrating strong failure analysis, data analytics, and root cause investigation capabilities. Must be skilled in various characterization tools and programming languages. Capable of defining short to mid-term goals and achieving the expected result through strong leadership skills. Required to be a licensed chemist. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Licensed Chemist
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science
- Atleast 3 years of professional experience in the Chemical and Physical/Material Laboratory
- Industry exposure in Electronics, Semiconduction Manufacturing setup is highly preferred
- Master's degree in related field is an advantage
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical skills, and failure analysis

Tags: Engineering & Product

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