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Company DescriptionThe future. It\xe2\x80\x99s on you. You & Western Digital.We\xe2\x80\x99ve been storing the world\xe2\x80\x99s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99t do it alone. Today\xe2\x80\x99s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It\xe2\x80\x99s You & Us. Together, we\xe2\x80\x99re 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\xc2\xb7 Analyze, understand and document development requirements of product designs\xc2\xb7 Carry out detailed electronic circuit design, including simulation\xc2\xb7 Design and implement electronics design by selecting components, schematic design and perform PCB layout as well as integrate and test the hardware platform.\xc2\xb7 Conduct product verification against defined hardware specification, prepare design documentation and support design transition to manufacturing as necessary.\xc2\xb7 Assume technical lead role in project as necessary to provide the technical direction, technical decision and risk mitigation.\xc2\xb7 Identify opportunity to improve within the functional team and participate in improvement activities.\xc2\xb7 Create and maintain BOMs of the new designs\xc2\xb7 Select new electronic parts, taking into consideration: obsolescence, availability and cost\xc2\xb7 Perform and evaluate costing studies meeting the costing targets\xc2\xb7 Liaise with project manager and a cross functional team to produce prototypes.\xc2\xb7 Perform design FMEA to reduce risks of performance failures.\xc2\xb7 Create & maintain technical documentation (schematics, specifications, performance, and bring-up reports)\xc2\xb7 Work in a team for continuous development and improvement of products / parts / firmware.Qualifications\xc2\xb7 Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or relevant courses, Master\xe2\x80\x99s or PhD preferred\xc2\xb7 Experience in detailed design with schematic capture until PCB layout using industry standard EDA tools (Cadence, Mentor Graphics, etc.)\xc2\xb7 Min 5-10 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position.\xc2\xb7 Work independently with minimum supervision\xc2\xb7 Excellent English communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills\xc2\xb7 Good team work, willing to learn, logical thinker and able to work under pressure\xc2\xb7 Self motivated and result oriented.Skills & Abilities:\xc2\xb7 Able to work independently and possess independent thinking ability.\xc2\xb7 Possess strong learning agility and passionate in mastering the embedded hardware architecture design.\xc2\xb7 Passionate in developing product that meets product requirements and customer expectations.\xc2\xb7 Strong computer skills, decision making, problem solving and excellent verbal / written communication skills.\xc2\xb7 Ability to work in a cross-functional and cross-cultural team environment.\xc2\xb7 Possess the skill and passion to mentor junior engineers.Additional InformationBecause Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.#LI-CF1Western 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 compliance@wdc.com.

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