Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering (Tribology Characterization and Test Development)

Job Type: Full-time

Exemption Status: Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below

Business Function: Hardware Development Engineering

Summary of the Role

As a Staff Engineer in the Spacing Control and Integration group, you will support hard disk drive development by executing and designing tests to evaluate spacing, tribology, and reliability. You will analyze data, generate reports, and lead technicians while overseeing the operation of advanced characterization and metrology tools. This role requires strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate across teams and drive improvements through test innovation and data automation.

Job Responsibilities and Role Accountabilities

• Plan and execute tests and experiments to e...