Job Description

Responsible for understanding of system design of hard disk drive and drive integratoion. Besides, investigating and determining root causes of hard disk drive failures is also important. Involve and participate in product qualification, manufacturing, and field operations tasks. This role focuses on electromechanical, magnetic recording, firmware, and media-related failures, and works cross-functionally to drive product with good yield, quality and meeting customer specification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides verbal and written status including clear and accurate analysis summaries and test reports to the Lead Engineer and the Department Manager.
• Cross‑Functional Exposure:
  • Work closely with:
    • Development design team
    • Manufacturing and process engineering teams
    • Failure Analysis Engineers
    • Reliability engineering teams
    • Engineering program Manager
  • Gain exposure to factory, lab, and NPI environments
  • Support drive integration reviews and technical discussions
• Identify all drive integration related issues, provides drive technical summary and propose next step immediate actions. 
• Understanding of basic principles in most functional areas such as RSS, Servo, Mechanical, Material Science and controller
• Able to make system-level decisions based on understanding of interdependencies between competing interests from different functional groups to obtain the best trade-offs under a specific application / condition.
• Recommend, devise, and implement technical solutions and understand trade-offs.
• Provide input to program / project technical strategy.
• Follows department/work group processes, recommends improvements to them and develops new processes.
• Able to document and publish technical documentations for general consumption.
• Has broad knowledge of general business operations.
• Knows & comprehend individual and project goals.
• Understand the practical implications of one’s work on operations or vice versa (e.g. materials availability, volume manufacturing environment).

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline is required. Applications from fresh graduates are encouraged.

PREFERRED:

• Ability to read basic schematics and technical documentation
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment is an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to learn complex HDD technologies
• Hands-on attitude and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to follow structured troubleshooting steps
• Comfortable working in lab/factory environments
• Productivity tools such MS Office a must
• Proficient in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and TCL; additional languages are an advantage.

SKILLS

• Technical Proficiency:
  • Semiconductor/device physics, materials science, and reliability engineering
  • Failure analysis techniques (e.g., Oscilloscope probe, multimeter usage, waveform analysis, trigger setting)
  • Root cause analysis methodologies (e.g. 8D, FMEA)
  • Knowledge of PCB, IC packaging, and microelectronics manufacturing processes
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:
  • Data interpretation and correlation of electrical, mechanical, and material test results
  • Ability to identify, isolate, and resolve complex failure mechanisms
  • Statistical analysis and use of tools like Minitab, JMP, or MATLAB
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication for cross-functional collaboration and reporting
  • Attention to detail with a methodical, documentation-driven approach
  • Adaptability in fast-paced, high-priority investigation environments