Principal Engineer, Test Engineering

  • Full-time
  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Engineering
  • Work Location: Penang SDSM Office--LOC_SNDK_Seberang Perai Office

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

Job description

  • Responsible for product development and high volume SSD manufacturing is desired.
  • Perform manufacturing yield evaluation and data analysis for yield improvement.
  • Responsible for prepare, validate and release test package to Agile system.
  • Responsible for Failure Analysis of products to meet yield goals and quality targets.
  • Interfaces with core team (FW/HW) as well as internal team to solve problems.
  • Ability to work with various departments to facilitate the orderly execution of a proposed project plan.
  • Participate & contribute in tester/infrastructure and process improvements.
  • Ability to read the electrical schematic diagram is an advantage.
  • Work closely with departments within the company to ensure product able to meet the delivery timeline.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. 
  • Ability to provide guidance to teammate.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor or Masters degree in Engineering (ideally Electrical/Electronic).
  • Relevant experience in either SSD or HDD industry will be an advantage.
  • Hands on experience with Oscilloscope, Digital multimeter, X-ray machine will be an advantage.
  • Relevant experience with computer hardware, knowledge on storage interface such as PCIe, SATA and SAS will be an advantage.
  • Basic understanding in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Perl etc will be an added advantage.

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.

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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