Job Description

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\xe2\x80\x99ve 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xc2\xae, G-Technology\xe2\x84\xa2, SanDisk\xc2\xae and WD\xc2\xae brands.

Today\xe2\x80\x99s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It\xe2\x80\x99s You & Western Digital. Together, we\xe2\x80\x99re the next BIG thing in data.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze, understand and document development requirements of electronic designs
• Carry out detailed electronic circuit design, including simulation
• Design and implement electronics design by selecting components, schematic design and supervising/working on PCB layout as well as integrate and test the hardware platform.
• Conduct product verification against defined hardware specification, prepare design documentation and support design transition to manufacturing as necessary.
• Assume technical lead role in project as necessary to provide the technical direction, technical decision, and risk mitigation to other stake holders in project.
• Identify opportunity to improve within the functional team and participate in improvement activities.
• Create and maintain BOMs of the new designs
• Select new electronic parts, taking into consideration: obsolescence, availability and cost
• Perform and evaluate costing studies meeting the costing targets
• Liaise with vendors and a cross functional team to produce prototypes
• Perform design FMEA to reduce risks of performance failures
• Create & maintain technical documentation (schematics, specifications, reports, preventative maintenance)
• Release new products through new product introduction principals
• Work in a team for continuous development and improvement of products / parts / firmware.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or relevant courses, Master\xe2\x80\x99s or PhD preferred
• Experience in detailed design with schematic capture until supervising PCB layout using industry standard EDA tools (Cadence, Mentor Graphics, etc.)
• Min 5-10 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Work independently with minimum supervision
• Excellent English communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Good team work, willing to learn, logical thinker and able to work under pressure
• Self-motivated and result oriented.

Skills & Abilities:

• Able to work independently and possess independent thinking ability.
• Possess strong learning agility and passionate in mastering the embedded hardware architecture design.
• Passionate in developing product that meets product requirements and customer expectations.
• Strong technical skills, decision making, problem solving and excellent verbal / written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and cross-cultural team environment.
• Possess the skill and passion to mentor junior engineers.

Additional Information

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\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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