Jobs at Western Digital

Develops and deploys precision manual and automated tooling for HDA/HSA assembly, supporting prototypes, new product lines, and high-volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include tooling design, vendor coordination, scheduling, DFM and engineering analysis, documentation, budgeting, procurement, logistics, technician training, replication planning, and sustaining improvements. The role serves as a subject matter expert for assembly automation, measurement, vision, control, and material-handling systems while coordinating tooling projects and factory support.

Lead Western Digital’s corporate development strategy and full M&A lifecycle, including target sourcing, due diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiation, and transaction close. Manage acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, spin-offs, strategic partnerships, and corporate venture investments across storage, AI, cloud, and deep-tech markets. Develop financial models and investment theses, advise executive and board stakeholders, build external deal networks, and coordinate cross-functional execution and integration planning.

Own financial modeling and deal economics for M&A, joint ventures, divestitures, partnerships, and venture investments. Research acquisition targets, manage deal pipelines, coordinate cross-functional diligence, and prepare executive and Board materials. Support startup investment analysis and relationship development with investors and advisors. The role requires live transaction experience, strong valuation and quantitative skills, independent execution, and clear communication with senior leadership.

Leads core HDD and ecosystem strategy, defining commercial and sales strategies, evaluating partnerships and business models, and executing high-priority strategic projects. Develops build-versus-buy-versus-partner recommendations, aligns Product, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams, and presents market, competitive, and positioning insights to executive and Board audiences. The role requires deep storage or adjacent infrastructure industry expertise, quantitative and financial rigor, and strong stakeholder influence.

Own strategic projects across data storage and new ventures, leading market sizing, competitive analysis, customer and segment research, GTM frameworks, and build-buy-partner assessments. Develop financial models, scenario analyses, business cases, and executive presentations for C-suite and Board audiences. Conduct primary and secondary research, synthesize complex information into recommendations, and collaborate with commercial, product, finance, and executive stakeholders to drive strategic decisions.

Develops and delivers manufacturing training programs, onboarding, operator certifications, competency assessments, and recertification. Maintains training documentation and compliance records while supporting NPI, equipment implementation, process transfers, and engineering changes. Evaluates training effectiveness through audits and performance metrics, drives continuous improvement, and partners with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, and HR to address competency gaps. Coaches trainers and operators and ensures alignment with ISO, EHS, customer, regulatory, and operational standards.

Develop, test, integrate, and maintain firmware for enterprise hard disk drives. Design data structures, algorithms, data paths, and hardware-core drivers using C++, Python, and embedded systems concepts. Conduct technical investigations, create firmware design documentation, and develop functionality and compatibility testing strategies. The internship includes mentorship, professional development, executive exposure, and collaboration with global teams in an Agile environment.

Engineering intern supporting the design and development of manual and automated tooling fixtures. Responsibilities include tolerance checks, GR&R, DOE support, technical documentation, CAD drafting, production and lab data analysis, vendor coordination, prototype assembly, measurements, testing, and digital engineering document updates.

Lead Finished Goods Quality and Packing operations supporting HDD shipment commitments. Manage shipment execution, inventory health, disposition closure, quality objectives, compliance, workforce capability, technical partner coordination, and continuous improvement. Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Logistics, and downstream operations to resolve risks, maintain audit readiness, improve packaging quality, and deliver reliable, compliant shipments. Lead teams of coordinators, technicians, and operators while driving training, corrective actions, error-proofing, and operational excellence.

Leads Finished Goods Quality & Packing operations supporting HDD shipments. Responsibilities include shipment execution, inventory and disposition management, quality and compliance, workforce capability, customer and technical coordination, risk escalation, and continuous improvement. The role manages Coordinators, Technicians, and Operators; maintains IMS and RBA audit readiness; drives quality objectives, corrective actions, error-proofing, and packaging improvements; and coordinates cross-functional recovery actions to meet shipment commitments.

Owns the design, administration, governance, analysis, and execution of global short- and long-term incentive plans and employee recognition programs. Partners with Finance, HRIS, People Analytics, Internal Communications, and vendors on forecasting, dashboards, Workday functionality, compliance, communications, and program effectiveness. Ensures plan accuracy, data integrity, operational execution, and continuous improvement while exploring AI and automation opportunities.

Supports manufacturing equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, qualification, and optimization. Analyzes equipment and production data to improve availability, yield, quality, capacity, productivity, and cost. Coordinates Equipment Technicians, creates and maintains FMEAs, SOPs, and training materials, investigates abnormalities and quality issues, supports audits, and leads continuous improvement projects. Collaborates with Process and R&D teams on equipment-related material and package development.

Owns the design, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of global short-term incentive, long-term incentive, and employee recognition programs. Responsibilities include plan modeling, calculations, validation, payouts, compliance, forecasting, accruals, dashboards, Workday optimization, vendor management, recognition campaigns, analytics, and stakeholder partnership across Finance, HRIS, People Analytics, and Internal Communications.

Develop and maintain software, automation, robotics, analytics, and manufacturing systems. Provide technical support for productivity, quality, and cost improvements; manage software development lifecycle changes; analyze requirements; integrate systems; resolve complex business and technical issues; recommend and verify solutions; coordinate with cross-functional teams and developers; and train software analysts.

Leads the design, development, validation, deployment, and support of PLC/HMI software and automated manufacturing equipment. Drives smart manufacturing initiatives using automation, data analytics, IoT, AI/ML, computer vision, and digital technologies. Improves quality, yield, productivity, cycle time, OEE, equipment availability, downtime, and labor efficiency through structured problem solving and continuous improvement. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver scalable, standardized solutions across production lines.

Develops precision testing units and automation equipment, including mechanical design, tolerance analysis, drawings, BOMs, prototyping, assembly, debugging, qualification, and design improvement. Performs failure analysis and root-cause investigations, coordinates vendors, and collaborates with global mechanical, electrical, servo, software, firmware, and simulation teams. Supports product and equipment ramp-up activities overseas while balancing function, cost, schedule, and manufacturability.

Design, develop, and maintain software tools and automation for HDD manufacturing systems. Provide technical support, integrate multiple systems, manage SDLC and releases, analyze requirements, implement solutions, and train other analysts while collaborating with cross-functional global teams to improve productivity, quality, and cost.

Provides strategic legal support to Worldwide Sales and Marketing, focusing on drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, evaluating transaction risks, supporting go-to-market strategies, and advising on RFPs and RFQs. Oversees contract management processes, playbooks, templates, and CLM workflows; drives legal technology and process improvements; mentors contract personnel; and contributes to cross-functional legal and business initiatives.

Conduct research on emerging memory and compute technologies within a device physics and electrical testing group. Bring up test equipment and instrumentation code, design electrical test procedures, analyze data, and present findings. Collaborate with design, architecture, materials, and process teams to advance technology. Generate intellectual property, publish research, and present at conferences.

Supervise production operations: resolve product and process issues, coordinate cross-functional support, plan manpower and training, ensure safety and quality, drive Lean activities, improve tool OEE, manage shifts, and report major issues to management.