Engineer, HGA Engineering (New College Graduate/Fresh Graduate)

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.

• Uptime performance:  Technical Root-Cause-Analysis (RCA) for chronic and recurring machine failures.
• Improve MTBF:  Update existing trouble shooting guides and PM procedures and techniques.
• Spending:  Focal person to handle spare parts and cost reduction initiatives. 
• Project management:  Engineer in-charge for Automation and other related projects. 

Responsibilities:

• Test and approve new equipment before handing off to production.
• Perform equipment upgrades, as need.
• Analyze equipment malfunctions and failures and accordingly develop corrective actions.
• Develop improvements to enhance equipment reliability and scalability.
• Develop preventive maintenance procedures to reduce equipment failures.
• Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements.
• Maintain documentations for equipment installation, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Develop cost-reduction initiatives while still maintaining quality and productivity.
• Provide job assistance and conduct job trainings for technicians and/or operator as needed.
• Act as primary contact for equipment performance related questions and concerns.
   

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in related field e.g. Electrical and Mechanical
• Advanced skills in PLC and motor controls  
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and solid works 
• Above average computer skill e.g. Hardware and Software Concepts, Word Processing

 
PREFERRED:

• PRC license 

 
SKILLS:

• Effectively and safely use the tools and equipment (DMM, pH & conductivity meters, calipers, etc.) of the trade or craft of expertise.
• Read, listen, understand and follow oral and written instruction including but not limited to technical manuals, charts and terms related to the trade or craft.
• Be able to work well with people; be courteous to operators and line leaders and use only appropriate language and behaviors.
• Must be honest, trustworthy and motivated to do timely and good quality work without close supervision.
• Be punctual and consistent in work habits and attendance.
• Must be willing to occasionally work unusual hours in crisis situations.

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