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.

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®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Responsibilities:

Candidates for this position would be responsible for the entire hardware design process:

• Authoring Functional Specifications
• Selecting and Qualifying Components
• Schematic Capture
• Working closely with PCB Layout (CAD)
• Overseeing and specifying PCB fabrication
• Working closely with Contract Manufacturer (CM) during all builds, from proto through production
• Lab bring up and debug
• Qualifying Components
• Training CM for high yield test and manufacturing

• BE/B Tech/MS/M Tech
• 7 to 12 years of relevant experience
• Experience designing Storage Hardware, particularly Flash based
• ASIC Characterization and validation board design is highly desirable
• High layer count boards
• high speed signaling experience
• High speed (>500MHz) parallel buses, SDR and DDR
• Knowledge of PCIe SIG, USB, UFS and SD compliance is added advantage
• Writing specifications and drawing schematics for high complexity boards
• Working closely with CAD designers on complicated layout and routing
• Working closely with Software engineers for bring up and debug
• Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity concepts such as impedance, differential routing, insertion loss, board stackups
• Experience designing for Manufacturability
• Experience working with microcontrollers, buck boost converters, power sequencing 
• Working with Contract Manufacturers
• Successfully taking products from concept to production

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.