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.

As a Technologist, your primary job focus is to develop, maintain, and execute Electrical Validation Tests and FA on early development SSD products to ensure operational performance meets specifications. You will also work closely with internal and external teams to help guide PCBA design changes for layout improvement and design for testability (DFT). The ideal candidate would be passionate about hardware development with solid EE fundamentals, significant lab experience, and prior experience in Python test automation.

Expectations from the technologist.

• •  Board-level Hardware testing & debugging
  •  Experience with high-speed oscilloscopes and best-practice probing concerns/techniques, power supplies, electronic loads,
  • Power Delivery Network (PDN) testing and analysis, Voltage regulator Monitoring circuit understanding and functional characterization
  •  Power backup circuit understanding and testing.
  • Knowledge of System communication bus (I2C, SPI, SMBus, High speed ) with electrical and protocols along with  electrical testing/characterization 
  • Perform system-level testing across Voltage /temperature corners. 
  • Hardware Validation Plans creation and reports generation
  • Develop validation test cases with architecture for automation 
  • Performing  Failure Analysis
  • Driving the programs independently
  • Knowledgeable in high-speed digital design like PCIe, DDR4/5  high-speed memory elements, and a good understanding of high-speed and low-speed serial communications protocols.  
  • Understanding schematics /architecture /PCB design and datasheets is a must 
  • The successful candidate must be capable of implementing next-generation technology.  They must be able to solve problems daily, schedule time appropriately, and overcome technical challenges.  The ability to interface comfortably with cross functional teams is a must.

• BE with 12+ yrs experience or Mtech/any masters with 10+ yrs experience in electrical/ electronics as main subject.
• Experience with high-speed, high-frequency oscilloscope measurements
• Strong understanding of technical specifications - voltage supply requirements in particular.
• Experience with frequency domain and FFT measurements is a plus.
• Experience with CAD for PCB layouts is a plus.
• Experience with rework / soldering is a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages and test automation.  Python preferred.
• Proficient with MS Excel, and Powerpoint / Advanced user for post-processing of data preferred.
• Self-driven and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Solid product, team and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be detail-oriented with good organization and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to plan and execute work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working in a cross-functional team environment and in managing cross functional teams.