Engineer, Product Design Engineering

2 Months ago • All levels • Product Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The Engineer, Product Design Engineering role at Western Digital involves improving product yield, quality, and test time through Read-Write Integration (RWI). Key responsibilities include leading RWI efforts, conducting failure analysis, engaging in early ramp-up of HAMR products, and collaborating with various teams to enhance product performance. The job also entails supporting the qualification process for Head & Media Engineering Changes. The company is looking for someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a global team, and with strong problem-solving skills.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering.
  • Proficiency in programming for data analytics (Python, SQL, C++).
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of HDD failure analysis, reliability, HDD components.
  • Familiarity with quality management practices in the HDD industry.

Job Details

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible in Read-Write Integration (RWI) related work for product improvement (yield/quality/test time)

  • Lead and manage Read-Write integration (RWI) efforts aimed at improving product yield, quality, and test time
  • Conduct failure analysis, providing insightful feedback to relevant teams for continuous improvement
  • Actively engage in the early ramp-up of HAMR (Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording) products, driving improvements related to Read-Write performance
  • Collaborate with RWI Development, Head/Media teams to enhance product
  • Support the qualification process for Head & Media Engineering Changes (ECs)

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Proficiency in programming for data analytics (Python, SQL, C++)

PREFERRED:

  • Knowledge of HDD failure analysis, reliability, HDD components, processes, and technologies
  • Familiarity with quality management practices in the HDD industry

SKILLS:

  • Strong communication skills in English and ability to collaborate effectively with a global team
  • Proficient in basic analytical tools (e.g., Excel, JMP, Minitab)
  • Strong problem-solving, creativity, flexibility, and initiative
  • Leadership abilities and a positive, proactive mindset

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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