Senior Engineer, Automation Development Engineering

Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Operation/Manufacturing Team, cross department & other technical team to define, identify and implement the success criteria of the software/system project.
• Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation systems and software to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Sustaining automation server and database.
• Develop software (scripts) that automate the execution of test cases / procedures. Develop software to automate the testing of applications and hardware.
• Develop webpage and setup system for Automation Project.
• Develop all activities around software project kickoffs, scope definition, design reviews, acceptance testing, and weekly progress reports.
• Continuously monitor and measure software development project and activities to identify and communicate potential issues, risks, or problems in a timely fashion and provide corrective action options to drive to resolution.
• Examine existing software frameworks for opportunities to automate. Research and create new and customized automation solutions. 
• Prepare Budgetary application with ROI justification.
• Identify and document all software project milestones and deliverables and keep project always plans up to date, including resource allocations, tracking hours, monitoring schedules, milestones, deliverables, updating percentage completion, etc.
• Provide insight around potential risks and opportunities, resolve conflict, initiate resolution and deliver results.

Qualifications

Required:

• Degree in computer science, Mechanical, EE or mechatronics Engineering, or another quantitative discipline
• He/She has deep technical programming knowledge such as C++/C#, Python, assembly language visual studio code
• Basic knowledge of Robotic Operating System (ROS).
• Possess strong knowledge in robotic system troubleshooting and process control.
• Experience in fundamental robotic software architecture module, system integration, design and passion in disruptive automation development and approaches.
• Capable to work independently with internal Operation/Production team, cross department and automation team for new automation development and existing automation tools upgrade.
• Experience in design and managing new Automation on software part along with Automation hardware team.
• Possess strong knowledge in Automation system troubleshooting and process control.

Preferred:

• Understand PLC logic and basic / advanced software programming (C#, C++) to enhance automation logic, system flow efficiency and / or detection capability.
• Additional Advantage: Participation in RoboCup and RobotCon competitions.
• Hands on experienced in high volume manufacturing automation software development and programming.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate with different hierarchy levels from diverse geographical area and culture.
• Strategically focused, impact oriented, highly organized and adaptable.
• Fluent in English and local Asian language, both spoken and written

Skills:

• Understand machine learning, data mining, quantitative analysis, artificial intelligence and predictive modeling is a plus
• Knowledge in programming with PLC, C#, C++, Robotic Operating System (ROS) is preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, analyze and understand problems and conceptualize solutions.
• Need to have a passion, determination to uncover root cause and derive long term solution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Good mind mapping and proficient in MS Excel, MS Project and Powerpoint presentation.

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.

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