Principal Engineer, Test Engineering (Yield Improvement)

Company Description

The future. It’s on you. You & Western Digital.

We’ve been storing the world’s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we’re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.

But we can’t do it alone. Today’s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It’s You & Us. Together, we’re the next big thing in data. 
 
Western Digital® data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology™, HGST, SanDisk®, Tegile™, Upthere™, and WD® brands.

Job Description

• Manages production support engineering for a specific product or group of products after transfer from design to high volume production
• Responsible for wafer level / package level test program enhancement & change buy-off
• Responsible for Failure Analysis & test program debug to provide solution for product yield improvement to meet yield and quality target, and special material disposition
• Interfaces with design, technology, process, quality and reliability engineering to solve problems
• Early Involve with Product Design Team ahead of production, and bring back the production best practice into design & development phase
• Sustains products to be competitive with cost reduction, throughput enhancement, quality improvement and yield improvements, through process/test program fine tune, failure analysis, data analysis, and with leveraging experiment or volume data of production
• Develops and implements test strategies to improve overall product quality and reliability
• Conducts root cause analysis on test failures and implements corrective actions
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize test flows and reduce test times
• Monitors and analyzes test data to identify trends and potential issues
• Participates in new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring smooth transition from development to production
• Develops and maintains documentation for test procedures, methodologies, and best practices
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers in the team
• Stays current with industry trends and emerging technologies in semiconductor test engineering
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall test engineering processes

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Communication, Physics, Material Science, or related field.

Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in test engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in test program development and optimization.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Preferred:

• Good knowledge of CMOS and electronic circuits.
• Understanding of C/C++/Java programming languages.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and test methodologies.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and data interpretation techniques.
• Knowledge of industry standards and quality control processes (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to achieve results in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

• Experience with failure analysis techniques and tools.

Additional Information

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity.  Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.