Jobs at Western Digital

Lead quantum computing wafer and device characterization research for superconducting qubit nanofabrication. Characterize thin-film materials, surfaces, interfaces, resonators, and qubit devices using advanced analytical techniques. Collaborate with nanofabrication, electrical characterization, design, and deposition teams; develop reports and visualizations; publish findings; and present research. The role requires independent research capability, superconducting qubit design expertise, extensive characterization experience, and programming proficiency.

Lead research on superconducting qubit and QPU device design and nanofabrication. Execute wafer-level fabrication, packaging, metrology, and process improvements across aluminum, niobium, and tantalum systems. Collaborate with measurement, materials, and product teams to improve device uniformity and performance. Develop reports and visualizations, publish research, present findings, and independently solve complex technical challenges.

Research and develop superconducting quantum device architectures, including qubits, resonators, readout systems, packaging, interconnects, and QPU assemblies. Perform device layout and electromagnetic simulations, address material and interface limitations, collaborate with measurement and materials scientists, and support quantum process development kits. Lead research projects, communicate findings through reports and presentations, publish papers, and contribute to innovative quantum computing solutions.

Develop and automate failure-analysis analytics, dashboards, and reporting using machine learning, LLMs, AI, SQL, and Python. Define project requirements, migrate visualizations from Spotfire to Apache Superset and Power BI, automate electrical and mechanical failure-analysis workflows, and improve reporting turnaround times. Collaborate with laboratory and cross-functional teams, communicate project status, and serve as the team’s technical expert for analytics, AI, SQL, and dashboard solutions.

Leads global benefits and employee wellbeing strategy, with direct accountability for US and EMEA programs and governance oversight for APAC. Oversees benefits design, administration, renewals, compliance, vendor management, benchmarking, wellbeing programs, reporting, and employee communications. Partners with HR, Finance, Legal, regional teams, and external consultants while managing and mentoring benefits professionals.

Leads global trade and ERP projects, translating regulatory and business requirements into process flows, system specifications, and implementations. Analyzes import/export transactions, manages testing and UAT, supports trade compliance processes, develops documentation and training, presents metrics, and identifies process improvements. Partners with Global Trade, IT, and external vendors while supporting audits, regulatory inquiries, mentoring, and change management.

Optimize manufacturing systems through machine layout planning, equipment capacity analysis, bottleneck reduction, time studies, productivity measurement, and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze production data, generate performance statistics, collaborate across functions to improve factory efficiency, and supervise industrial engineering technicians.

Responsible for statutory financial reporting, PEZA compliance, audit coordination, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities. The role maintains secondary ledgers, prepares segregated financial statements, supports audits and PEZA registrations, reviews trial balances, performs balance sheet reconciliations using ARCS, analyzes financial fluctuations, and contributes to finance projects and accounting system improvements.

Provides legal counsel to treasury, finance, and corporate functions on capital markets, debt and equity offerings, structured financing, securities filings, corporate governance, subsidiary management, and regulatory compliance. Advises on Sarbanes-Oxley, Nasdaq, SEC, insider trading, and disclosure requirements; supports board materials and entity restructuring; manages outside counsel globally; and develops practical, business-focused legal solutions.

Responsible for troubleshooting, installing, qualifying, modifying, automating, and continuously improving manufacturing equipment. Designs and integrates mechanical, electrical, software, AI, and control-system solutions; develops maintenance procedures, safety documentation, technician training, and equipment characterization studies. Supports process optimization, predictive maintenance, equipment projects, supplier collaboration, and cost reduction. A master’s degree candidate or fresh engineering graduate is eligible, with preferred experience in automation, CMP, robotics, AI-based process control, and mechanical or electrical systems.

Troubleshoot, install, qualify, modify, automate, and continuously improve manufacturing equipment. Design and integrate mechanical, electrical, software, AI, robotics, and control-system solutions; optimize process parameters; develop maintenance, safety, and technical procedures; conduct equipment characterization and capability studies; train technicians; collaborate with manufacturing teams and suppliers; and analyze equipment data for predictive maintenance and cost reduction.

Develops, optimizes, qualifies, and improves substrate manufacturing processes to ensure quality, reliability, yield, and process capability. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, root cause analysis, DOE, statistical analysis, process monitoring, new product introduction, materials qualification, FMEA, CAPA, documentation, safety compliance, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, equipment, suppliers, and external partners. AI and data analytics support predictive monitoring and continuous improvement.

Leads SEC filings, financial statement preparation, technical accounting, audits, quarterly reviews, capital markets reporting, and Audit Committee support. Partners cross-functionally on complex transactions, accounting standards, controls, process automation, and system improvements. Manages and develops an accounting team while ensuring compliant, timely external reporting.

Leads a portfolio of complex supply chain programs, including product ramps, technology transitions, process transformations, and supplier readiness initiatives. Owns integrated planning, governance, risks, dependencies, budgets, executive decisions, dashboards, testing, cutover, adoption, and post-program learning. Develops program managers, aligns stakeholders across supply chain and corporate functions, drives organizational change, and applies AI, automation, and analytics to improve supply chain performance.

Leads automation and DX initiatives within manufacturing engineering, including Industry 4.0 deployment planning, portfolio and KPI monitoring, budget and workforce planning, and coordination with global production sites and cross-functional teams. The role also supports process integration, documentation management, and data-driven operational improvements across overseas manufacturing locations.

Design and develop next-generation manufacturing equipment from concept through mass production. Responsibilities include concept design, basic experiments, equipment specifications and quotations, supplier coordination, prototype evaluation, overseas line transfer and startup in Thailand, production-line troubleshooting, maintenance, improvement proposals, and tool design for new products. The role may also lead cross-functional projects and coordinate with development teams and external suppliers.

Supports characterization and validation testing by executing procedures, collecting and analyzing engineering data, monitoring test behavior, investigating failures, and escalating quality concerns. The role assists with root-cause analysis, maintains test scripts and methodologies, develops process-improvement tools, tracks tasks, and supports factory or customer issue investigations under senior guidance.

Develop and maintain automated manufacturing and test systems, integrating robotics, analytics, and software infrastructure. Provide technical support, improve productivity and quality, manage software releases, analyze requirements, design system enhancements, coordinate technology implementations, resolve complex issues, and train software analysts. Collaborate with global cross-functional teams and support proactive problem-solving across products, processes, tooling, and quality systems.

Manages end-to-end logistics, warehouse, shipping, inventory, customs compliance, and bonded warehouse operations. Coordinates inbound and outbound freight, maintains inventory accuracy, prepares regulatory documentation, supports audits, monitors 3PL performance and costs, and develops freight forecasts. The role also improves logistics processes through SOPs, dashboards, automation, training, and cross-functional projects while ensuring compliance with trade, safety, and corporate standards.

Leads end-to-end logistics operations spanning inbound, outbound, warehousing, customs, import/export, and third-party providers. The role manages logistics teams, budgets, KPIs, compliance, inventory accuracy, cost reduction, risk mitigation, ESG initiatives, and continuous improvement. It also drives Lean, Kaizen, digitalization, AI, and automation adoption across logistics workflows while ensuring service levels and regulatory compliance.