Job Description

Company DescriptionABOUT WESTERN DIGITALThe future. It\'s on you. You & Western Digital.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\xc2\xae data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology\xe2\x84\xa2, HGST, SanDisk\xc2\xae, Tegile\xe2\x84\xa2, Upthere\xe2\x84\xa2, and WD\xc2\xae brands.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

• 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, C# for test automation.
• Hand-on experience in Software developemt.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe etc..
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers and JTAG debuggers.

Additional InformationGood 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.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 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.NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital\'s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to .

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