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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop Capacity Planning models for Wafer FAB equipment requirement to support mid-range R8Q and long-term LRP planningDefine long-term Capacity/Capital requirement to meet a dynamic product volume mix changes and technology transitionContinuously innovate and enhance capacity planning system functionality to improve the capability and accuracy of model vs realityCollaborate with Process/Equipment/Manufacturing engineering team to identify operating efficiency losses and implement solutions to improve equipment OEE and throughput for capital efficiencyRepresentation of Western Digital in discussions with outside services, consultants, contractors, and suppliers, as needed, to support the above duties

Qualifications

REQUIRED

A four-year degree in Industrial Engineering & Operation Research and five years of related experience, or an advanced degree and 3 years of related experience, or equivalent industry experience and demonstrated successesExpertise in managing Capital Request/Receipt/Depreciation and Capacity modeling for Wafer FABExpertise in APF, Spotfire, & Microsoft Office programs, especially MS Excel, Access, & PowerPointPhysical ability to wear wafer fab cleanroom garments and remain in cleanroom environment for extended periods of time, for purpose of performing floor studies to support the above duties

SKILLS

Knowledge and application of proper wafer fab protocol, procedures and process flows is a plusExemplary written and oral communication skillsThe successful candidate must be able to write clear analyses, reports and summaries that are easily accessible and understandable by management and peersThe successful candidate must be able to orally present these analyses, reports and summaries at regularly scheduled and spontaneous meetings with peers and management

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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 [email protected] 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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