Engineer, Product Design Engineering (FRESH GRAD ONLY)

2 Months ago • All levels • Product Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Western Digital is seeking a Product Design Engineer for its fresh graduate program, with onboarding starting in January 2026. This role focuses on Head-Disk-Interface (HDI) integration to improve product yield, quality, and test time. Responsibilities include leading HDI integration efforts, supporting tribology improvement for sustaining products, and engaging in the ramp-up of HAMR products. The engineer will also conduct failure analysis, collaborate with development teams for enhanced product detectability and quality, and partner with Head/Media teams to optimize processes for yield, quality, cost, and supply chain efficiency. Support for Head & Media Engineering Changes qualification is also required.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  • Proficiency in data analytics programming (Python, C++, SQL)
  • Strong English communication and global team collaboration skills
  • Proficiency in basic analytical tools (Excel, JMP, Minitab)
  • Strong problem-solving, creativity, flexibility, and initiative
  • Leadership abilities and a positive, proactive mindset
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of HDD failure analysis, reliability, components, processes, and technologies
  • Familiarity with quality management practices in the HDD industry
  • Good presentation skills (Animation, Video editor)

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 Head-Disk-Interface Integration related work for product improvement (yield/quality/test time)

  • Responsible in Head-Disk-Interface related work for product improvement (yield/quality/test time)
  • Lead and manage Head-Disk-Interface (HDI) integration efforts aimed at improving product yield, quality, and test time
  • Support tribology improvement initiatives in sustaining products to enhance performance and longevity
  • Actively engage in the early ramp-up of HAMR (Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording) products, driving improvements related to tribology and related areas
    Conduct failure analysis, providing insightful feedback to relevant teams for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with FJ HDI Development, HDIFW and Head/Media teams to enhance product detectability and meet quality standards
  • Partner with Head/Media teams to optimize processes, focusing on yield, quality, cost, and supply chain efficiency
  • Support the qualification process for Head & Media Engineering Changes (ECs)

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

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

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 the 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.
  • Good presentation skills (Animation, Video editor)

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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