Lube Process Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborate with vendors to develop next generations solvents as carrier fluids for lubricants. Address potential issues (such as incoming quality control, recyclability, evaporation loss control) during solvent ramp-up in manufacturing sites.Develop advanced lubricant dipping processes to achieve optimal lubricant performance on disks for next generation of ePMR and HAMR products.Utilize Design of Experiment (DOE) principles & statistical analysis tools (JMP or Minitab) extensively to develop new processes/recipes and innovative concepts.Work effectively with teams across Hardware, Software, Manufacturing and Failure analysis to bring improvement ideas and innovative concepts to reality.Lead the process of conceptualization, design, documentation, and testing/validation of new processes.Foster close collaboration with vendors (solvents, lubricants, equipment) to identify and implement best-in-class consumables for advanced lubricant application processes.Develop and select optimal metrology and/or in-situ equipment for lubricant film characterization, in-process monitoring, and post lubed disk surface quality checks.Provide technical guidance and training to pilot line operational technicians on operational and troubleshooting procedures.