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.

AA Degree Electronics, Computer Engineering. Certificate from vocational or trade school in computer technology or computer hardware maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

8+ years supporting and repairing related equipment.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned equipment. 
• Consistently conduct highly complex troubleshooting and repair of down equipment to root cause of failure in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with departmental objectives. Provide guidance to others in the areas of complex troubleshooting and repair.
• Notify manager and equipment engineers of parts requirements, repeated problems and equipment deficiencies. Provide solutions when repeated problems and equipment deficiencies occur and when potential problems may occur.
• Perform complex preventive maintenance in accordance with PM specifications and applicable safety procedures.
• Thoroughly and accurately, document the performance of preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Give accurate and detailed end of shift pass-downs of equipment problems found and repairs performed.
• Work on assignments that may highly complex in nature where judgment and analysis are required in solving problems.
• Initiate continuous improvement activities with equipment engineering, vendors and other cross functional groups in for productivity, cost savings and yield enhancement.
• Provide input to facilitate improvements in equipment maintenance key processes, techniques, and procedures.
• Continuously improve required skill sets through formal training or through resolving issues while on the job.
• Train and mentor new Technicians.

Works independently. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Often provides guidance to other technicians or technical program coordinators and may be called upon to perform or cover leadership responsibilities.

Consistently works on extremely complex assignments.

- Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Make recommendations for solutions.

- Follows established policies, processes, guidelines, methods to accomplish work.

- Consistently works on assignments requiring high degree of initiative to resolve

- Understands implication of work and decisions and makes recommendations for solutions.

- Collaborates with others within their own department and in other departments on solutions that may affect the business.

- May be seen as an informal leader and looked upon for solutions.

- Expert level knowledge of photolithography wafer fabrication practices, techniques and equipment. Good technical understanding of hard disk drives and their components.

- Read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics and related instructions. 

- Apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

- Adapt techniques and practices to situation appropriately.

- Understands implications of work.

- Makes recommendations for solutions.

- Use a wide variety of common bench electronic equipment and specialized equipment.

- Use standard electronic assembly tools and materials

- Use MS Excel, MS Word, calendar program, e-mail, etc.

- Use hardware and software applications associated with the wafer fabrication equipment and with the products

- Read and interpret documents such as technical operating and safety and maintenance instructions, and technical procedures manuals.

- Read, speak and write effective English

- Effectively applies concepts of algebra and geometry.

- Conduct business in an ethical manner. Maintain appropriate work behavior. Accepts and follow direction. Works in a team environment. Maintain confidentiality as required of products, plans, intellectual property, etc.

• Technical degree in Electronic, Electrical or Mechanical and/or 8 year’s work experience in a similar industry.

- Expert level knowledge of photolithography wafer fabrication practices, techniques and equipment. Good technical understanding of hard disk drives and their components.

- Read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics and related instructions. 

- Apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

- Adapt techniques and practices to situation appropriately.

- Understands implications of work.

- Makes recommendations for solutions.

- Use a wide variety of common bench electronic equipment and specialized equipment.

- Use standard electronic assembly tools and materials

- Use MS Excel, MS Word, calendar program, e-mail, etc.

- Use hardware and software applications associated with the wafer fabrication equipment and with the products

- Read and interpret documents such as technical operating and safety and maintenance instructions, and technical procedures manuals.

- Read, speak and write effective English

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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.

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