Principal Engineer, Engineering

  • Full-time
  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Engineering
  • Work Location: Bayan Lepas PN1--LOC_WDT_MY0703

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.

 

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.

Job Description

BROAD  FUNCTIONS : 

  • Meet drive level qualification time line on product launch.
  • Product ramp readiness meet PC MPS demand.
  • Deliver BIC media.
  • Maximize Drive and Media Yield through optimization work.
  • Manage sustaining products, SMO inventory, critical evaluations and deviated media inventories.
  • Manage product and program related documentation.
  • Manage SMO and evaluation shipment logistics.
  • Manage multiple same family programs from multiple Sputter tools in mass production and drive continuous product improvement till EOL.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Regular

  • Qualify Program in Time to support Business Plan timeline.
  • Ensure enough product information for smooth transfer for qualification build and production ramp.
  • Characterize and understand Product margin from the qualification stage of the Program to maximize Sputter Utilization.
  • Continue optimization work through out the Program life. Lead the improvement work initiatives with HDD.
  • Product evolution : Set up common and proper documentation system to keep track of product evolution through out the program life.
  • Characterize and understand acceptable and reject criterion for the program from the initial qualification stage both on Magnetic and Defects.
  • Manage internal program and product related documentation. 
  • Manage HDD product related documentation.
  • Shipment tracking and documentation.

Qualifications

Academic Qualification :        

  • Degree in Science or Engineering field.

Experience and Skills Required :

  •  Minimum 5 to 7 years experience in process oriented manufacturing environment as Process, Product or Manufacturing Engineer.
  • Minimum 2 to 3 years in Hard Disk or Hard Disk Component related Manufacturing or Testing.

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 

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