Senior Engineer, Reliability 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.

Here’s how you can help.

Job Description

• Coordinating SSD mechanical qualification efforts for new products and change in designs, materials, or processes 
• Involve in mechanical reliability test include but not limited to solder joint analysis, environmental test, mechanical stress & solderability
• Providing recommendations on product release based on package reliability test results
• Jointly assess risk associated with excursions, conversions, reliability  ,qualification issues.
• Manage reliability schedule plan to stakeholders and provide progress update in timely manner
• Coordinate with technician to perform daily execution to meet project schedule
• Initiate failure tracker in JIRA and ensure it's properly closed
• Review Mechanical test result and provide recommendation
• Involve in New Product Introduction phase for tester bring up & resource readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Have mechanical reliability & failure analysis background
• Thorough knowledge of semiconductor component package assembly processes and challenges
• Knowledge of surface mount processes and challenges
• Understanding of mechanical and material interaction effects on reliability of IC components and/or Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCB) assemblies
• Good understanding of the effects thermomechanical, thermal, mechanical and hygroscopic swelling stresses on package reliability
• Working knowledge of industry standard reliability test methods, acceleration models used for life predictions, and sampling statistics preferred
• Strong analytical problem solving skills, excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to interact easily with other groups
• Good written and verbal communication skills 
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently, and detail oriented
• Basic electronic & Python Scripting knowledge is a plus
• Fresh graduates are encourage to apply

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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