Senior Engineer, Product Design Engineering at Western Digital

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Media Structure, Device Physics, Sputter Processes, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Collaborative Skills, Leadership Skills, English Communication, Data Characterization, Performance Optimization, Process Efficiency, Quality Improvement, HDD Technology, Semiconductor Industry, Programming (SQL), Statistical Analysis

Industry

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

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’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. Job Description This role focuses on HDD Media Head performance characterization and media engineering and operations optimization. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to provide accurate technical insights, ensure data-driven evaluations, and drive continuous improvements in media performance. By delivering actionable feedback and partnering across teams, the role plays a key part in advancing media technology and operational excellence. Analyze HDD vs Media Performance data and drive Media performance optimization. Monitor Media performance KPIs and guide continuous improvement. Deliver actionable insights through data/process characterization. Interface with Dev and Process Engineering teams to drive yield, quality, and process efficiency Qualifications REQUIRED: Bachelor's/Master's degree or higher in physics, electronic, microelectronics, electrical engineering, or related discipline; at least 3 years of experience in HDD or Semiconductor industry; HDD Media MFG/Design background is preferred; Programming experience, preferably SQL language; SKILLS: Sound knowledge on media structure and device physics, manufacture and verification of sputter processes; Excellent analytical (JMP, Minitab, Excel) and problem-solving skills; Excellent collaborative and leadership skills; Excellent English written, verbal and presentation skills. 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 [email protected] 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. 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 [email protected] 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: 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 Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].

Responsibilities

This role focuses on HDD Media Head performance characterization and media engineering and operations optimization. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to provide accurate technical insights and drive continuous improvements in media performance.