Western Digital · Biñan City, LAGUNA, Philippines

Senior Engineer, Analytical and Characterization Engineering (Licensed Chemist)

Biñan City, LAGUNA, PhilippinesOn-siteFull-timeSenior individual contributorResearch & Science

Listed on Western Digital’s official careers site. Posted October 28, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

Summary of 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.

Performs the following responsibilities

Key Responsibilities and Role Accountabilities: Perform Engineering tasks to ensure that the required chemical, material, and physical characterization deliverables are achieved. Includes, but is not limited to, actual tool operation and application, data analytics, and automation. Develop methods and an innovative characterization process to ensure that the required capability is sustained. Includes, but is not limited to, wet chemistry analysis, various spectroscopy and chromatography techniques (RAMAN, SEM-EDX, GC, IC) and Electrochemistry Generates technical and executive reports, reviews, and approves the Technician’s report.

Sets objective and plans effectively, including coaching & mentoring Technicians within the organization to achieve the deliverables Communicate, engage and supports the function /department and site objectives. Communicates to higher management and executives when necessary Demonstrate strong capability in problem solving to support operations and issues that requires the analytical expertise of the team. Plans effectively to ensures availability of resources to run the process Support Company activities and implementation of policies and programs Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

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.

Skills and Competency Requirements

Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical skills, and failure analysis. Ability to interpret large amounts of data into actionable insights. Ability to work with teams across different departments and collaborating effectively. Proficient skills in data analytics/data science and programing. Flexible and adaptable to Western Digital culture.

Other Requirements

Open to employment opportunities in Binan City, Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines. Open to a reporting on-site work arrangement. Open to a dayshift work schedule.

Important Reminders

We provide free medical examination. We do not collect any original documents. We do not collect any fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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