Principal Engineer, Development Engineering

1 Week ago • 5-7 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Principal Engineer will be responsible for project management to characterize processes, lead discussions on new technology introduction, manage failure analysis and characterization experiments, and provide recommendations based on data analysis. They will also analyze electrical performance data, qualify component data, and conduct process data and failure analysis. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience as a Process Engineer.
Good to have:
  • Process Development background, Project management.
  • Data analytics by Jmp.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, or Power BI.

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:

  • Project management is needed to characterize processes to produce products. 
  • Lead the discussion and decision on new technology introduction with the HDD team.
  • Responsible for managing and driving failure analysis and characterization experiments, and providing recommendations based on data analysis results. 
  • Electrical performance data analysis.
  • Component data qualification. 
  • Process Data and Failure Analysis

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Electronics, Engineering or Physical Sciences, Physics, or related field.
  • At least 5-7 years of experience as a Process Engineer in the Electronics Industry.
  • Having experience in Slider Fab Process or Hard Drive Technology would be an advantage.

PREFERRED:

  • Process Development background, Project management
  • Data analytics by Jmp
  • SQL, Python, or Power IB will be an advantage

SKILLS:

  • Able to work independently and stand-alone, strong leadership, and good team player
  • Passion and innovative
  • Demonstrate a high-to-fluent level of English proficiency (spoken/reading/written).
  • Proficient in high-level communication and presentation
  • Problem-solving and negotiation skills.

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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