Senior Engineer- Test development Engineering

Company Description

ABOUT WESTERN DIGITAL

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We’ve been storing the world’s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we’re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.

But we can’t do it alone. Today’s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It’s You & Us. Together, we’re the next big thing in data.

Western Digital® data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology™, HGST, SanDisk®, Tegile™, Upthere™, and WD® brands.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Firmware Debugging & Failure Analysis: Develop, debug, and analyze embedded firmware, with a primary focus on diagnosing system failures.
• Testers Design & Development: Collaborate in the design and development of in-house testing tools and equipment to ensure product integrity and reliability.
• Hardware Integration: Work closely with hardware teams to design tester platforms based on test point.
• Software Development: Develop and maintain software applications for interfacing with testers and hardware devices.
• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve complex issues across firmware, software, and hardware systems.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specs, test procedures, and failure reports.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product design, QA, hardware, and manufacturing teams.
• Responsible for NPI engineering from design stage to high volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Computer/Electronics Engineering or Electrical Electronic Engineering equivalent.
• 4-6 years of experience in embedded firmware development, debugging, and failure analysis.
• Experience in failure analysis and debugging of Hardware /Firmware issues.
• Able to read PCB schematics and understand HW design.
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems and real-time applications.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures and debugging tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Javascript, Tcl for test automation.
• Hand-on experience in Software developemt.
• Hands-on in multi-threaded design and programming.
• Strong in data structures, design patterns.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as JTAG, I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe etc..
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers and JTAG debuggers.

Additional Information

Good to have:

• Good understanding of NAND and flash technology is a plus.
• Exposure to any of the statistical tools like Spotfire or Minitab.
• Experience in designing and developing hardware and software testers.

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.

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