(Fresh Grad ONLY- Graduating July 2025) Engineer, Product Development Engineering

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

Engineer under Product Development Team will be responsible for Platform (SSD) Test Development activities in relation to NPI Product Test Development. Scope of engineering work encompasses following:

• Participates in designing a complete comprehensive framework of Functional Product Test Plan for any specific Memory or SSD product (SATA,SAS,PCIe).
• Participates in designing processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility.
• Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses.
• Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems.
• Participates in designing, developing, and implementing effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment for NPI phases of product development and manufacturing.
• Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives.
• Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products.
• Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
• Participates in evaluating test strategy to best fit the quality-of-test for new product
• Develops Product characterization parameters by using test platform or instrumentation
• Performs analytical study by using statistical tools – SPC/MiniTab/JMP, conduct FMEA, custom DOE, prepare and liaise with other support Engineering groups for efficient manufacturing test platform
• Develops/modifies tools to aid test development using scripting languages such as C++,Python
• Publish Whitepaper(s) on area of Test Specialization
• Analyzing, troubleshooting and fixing issues discovered by internal test teams or by customer use of the products.
• Representing the team in one or more multi-disciplined engineering core team(s).

Qualifications

• PhD/MSc/MEng/Degree in E&E or Telecommunication.
• Candidates with deep electronics knowledge will have advantage.
• Candidate with programming knowledge especially Python will have advantage.

Additional Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to communicate clearly and objectively with facts and figures
• Must be able to articulate confidently with customers & vendors

BEHAVIORAL QUALITIES

• Sense of right responses by being aware of urgency, demands
• Make available – as priorities may change rapidly and provide right actions with right timings
• A good degree of recognizing what need to be done BEFORE being asked what to do
• Able to adapt to the changing of plans at last minute
• Able to remain calm and clear-headed when dealing with complex situations, including managing diverse demands
• Good analytical skills required when dealing with diverse complex situations, with accurate assessment of anticipated consequences
• Ability to multitask effectively in time critical environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to adapt in a fast moving environment
• Must be independent and self-motivated
• Must be able to physically work on Test Equipment for extended hours
• Must be able to support overtime when required and off hours work in times of crisis

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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