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Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

This role is responsible for data characterization for HDD products and its components manufacturing. He/she will improve methodology of problems detection and triggering mechanism during manufacturing and implement data-driven insights into business operations for quality and cost improvement. By delivering actionable feedback and collaborating across cross functional teams, the role plays a key part in product quality, performance improvement and operational excellence.

• Independently execute end-to-end data analytics projects, e.g., anomaly detection, yield analysis, predictive maintenance, with utilization of advanced analytic tools and machine learning algorithms.
• Translate characterization results into actionable business recommendations and ensure implementation in production lines, delivering measurable value;
• Collaborate cross-functionally with global teams (including Development, Back-End Process, Product Engineering and Program Management) to drive improvement during the sustaining phase.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree or above in Statistics, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Materials Science, Physics or other relevant science/engineering disciplines(exceptional candidates with a bachelor’s degree and strong project experience will also be considered).
• At least 2~3 years of hands-on project experience, with the ability to deliver end-to-end data analysis.
• Preference for HDD / relevant industry background, or prior experience in production line analytics & big data mining.

SKILLS:

• Excellent problem-solving and strong analytical skills
• Proficient in MS office, SQL & Python data analytic suite; master machine learning algorithms and experience with JMP, SAS or Spotfire is also a plus.
• Strong English verbal & written communications and teamwork skills
• Ability to work across functions and cultures.

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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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