Job Description

Company DescriptionAt 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\xc2\xae, G-Technology\xe2\x84\xa2, SanDisk\xc2\xae and WD\xc2\xae brands.Today\'s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It\'s You & Western Digital. Together, we\'re the next BIG thing in data.Key Responsibilities:

• Develops solutions to improve quality, reliability, cost, yield, process stability/capability, productivity, and safety utilizing formal education, experience, statistical knowledge, and problem-solving tools.
• Drive for process cpk improvement to meet cpk goal of

1.67 and stretch goal of
2.0. * Drive for process yield FPY improvement to meet99.5%. * Drive for process automation and data automated reporting for real time process improvement.

• Define process critical parameter CTQ with trigger limit being defined, with trigger alarm being turn on.
• Define process troubleshoot procedure for manufacturing with all process triggered alarm or process trouble shooting OCAPs available and OCAP effectives are validated.
• Develops new process or design qualification programs.
• Plans and conducts experiments to fully characterize mechanical process throughout pathfinding to development to ramp.
• Transfers process to high volume manufacturing and provide support in new factory start-up.
• Document owner for VAR, process WI and FMEA.
• Lead for respective Process Change control CCB document.
• Knowledge in automated inspection will add advantage.

QualificationsQualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent.

REQUIRED:

• Provide management and technical leadership for assigned projects ensuring schedule fidelity and successful completion (projects will be both customer and process focused).
• Work with reliability engineers on the qualification of process and product.
• Sustain legacy products with cost reduction, process improvements and perform troubleshooting of production issues.
• Develop mechanical fixtures, production tooling, and machines for product assembly.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators and technicians.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Capable to work independently with internal product team and automation vendor for new automation development and existing automation tools upgrade.
• Able to train equipment technicians on equipment system level trouble shooting.

PREFERRED:

• A proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

SKILLS:

• Degree in mechanical, manufacturing, engineering, or another quantitative discipline.
• Knowledge in six sigma.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, analyze and understand problems and conceptualize solutions.
• Need to have a passion, determination to uncover root cause and derive long term solution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Good mind mapping and proficient in MS Excel, MS Project and Powerpoint presentation.

Additional Information#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\'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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