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

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:

• Design and develop assembly processes, including process instructions and parametric data for mass production
• Develop and implement systems to monitor process and tool performance, qualifying equipment and materials as needed
• Perform process failure analysis and work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues affecting product or process performance
• Establish assembly process strategies to ensure process control and mitigate known issues prior to product launch
• Continuously improve manufacturing processes through data analysis and problem-solving techniques

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Engineering, or related field

SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and technical engineering software (e.g., SolidWorks, JMP, Minitab)
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
• Fluent in English with ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of Hard Disk Drive assembly process is optional

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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