System Integration Test Lead Technologist Engineer

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.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive 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.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

Customer focused engineer, having deep knowledge of the customer system and NMVe storage, responsible for validating and characterizing Western Digital products in customer environments to ensure the product exceeds customer expectations and being the PDT lead for programs targeted for China customers​

• Provide consultation and support to Development, Quality, and Customers as subject matter experts.​​

• Represent the SIT lab in PDTs for China focused products including​

• Determine Drive demands​

• Mange Capex/Opex projects for lab

• Execute validation activities during Product Lifecycle (Development and Quality.)​​

• Maintain Test Tracker accuracy (Status and Target dates)​​

• Support failure analysis of qualification and field issues for our domains.​​

• Provide analysis and report issues and concerns to stakeholders.​​

• Coordinate with others to share learnings & methods.​​

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Qualifications

• Fluent in English (Written & Spoken)​

• 6+ years Project/Program Management Experience​

• Strong technical knowledge & understand of storage customers environments ​

• 15+ years of experience in validation in the computer industry​

• Deep knowledge of the NVMe storage protocol​

• Experience with testing tools as related to storage (FIO, protocol analyzers, etc)​

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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 staffingsupport@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.