Engineer, Product Design Engineering (FRESH GRAD ONLY) (Start onboarding in January 2026)

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, WesternDigital 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.

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)

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

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.

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