Staff Engineer, Analytical & Characterization 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design test plan, conduct validation testing on submitted drives, perform failure analysis, analyze test results (JMP), generate test reports, and provide engineering recommendation.
• Work independently or with cross functional teams to communicate schedules and assess readiness for volume production.
• Ensure products are validated in compliance with product specifications and customer performance requirements.
• Perform failure analysis or channel the failure to responsible groups for analysis where applicable.  
• Determine root cause and feedback to responsible groups to initiate corrective action. 
• Qualify new test and test system as required.
• Lead, coordinate and drives the team on closing critical issues, qualification, and projects.
• Actively looking for quality/efficiency improvement and test enhancement.
• Provide training to engineers / technicians.

Qualifications

REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer /Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of working experience in relevant field or validation/testing experience. 

PREFERRED: 

• Analytical skills (JMP, Tableau and etc).
• Familiarity with Linux CLI and bash/shell scripting.
• Programming language skills (C, C++, Java, Python). 
• Experience in testing/product engineering. 

SKILLS 

• Demonstrates a strong ability for problem-solving and analyzing complexity.
• Capable of managing projects and tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and expectations.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, both in written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated and capable of working effectively with others.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others or lead teams.

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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