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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer, doing HDD component, assembly and system level engineering, documentation, test and qualification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work in a fast paced team environment to design the next generation of storage products for Surveillance, NAS, Gaming, and Consumer Electronic marketsDesign HDD components with emphasis on low-cost design with high reliability.Validate fit, function and quality of designsFollow technical test procedures and manuals to setup and run validation testsClearly and technically document findings in Issue Tracking systemCreate technical reports and test procedures as neededResearch and problem solve technical issues encounteredWork with cross functional teams to communicate design, test and qualification status and gather new requirements.

Qualifications

REQUIRED :

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science or equivalent work experience10+ years in Hard Disk Drive or other electronics company or related field6+ years CAD experienceFEA experience

PREFERRED:

Experience troubleshooting technical issuesTechnical knowledge of HDDs and SSDs is desirableKnowledge of Surveillance systems is a plus

SKILLS:

Excellent oral and written communication skillsFast LearnerAbility to multi-task among multiple projects and manage time wiselyAbility to work well on independent projects with little supervisionAbility to work with others in a team environmentAble to research and solve technical problems independently  Pro-active with a good positive attitude and willingness to learnResponsible team player willing to help out and perform any task to get the job doneAble to work extended hours and weekends as needed

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 [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.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digitals Ethics Helpline or email [email protected]