Engineer, Product Design Engineering - PCBA at Western Digital

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data Storage, Electronics, Semiconductors, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Expertise in designing, implementing, and controlling systems for assembling, testing, and integrating electronics into HDD products
Ability to monitor operations, troubleshoot production issues, and support continuous improvement of PCBA yield and cost reduction
Knowledge of new product introduction processes for PCBA, including development builds, transition to Low and High-Volume Manufacturing (LVM/HVM), and sustaining through End of Life (EOL)
Familiarity with EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services), SMT (Surface Mount Technology) processes, and quality requirements
Proficiency in managing BOM (Bill of Material) revisions, engineering documents, and Revision Change Orders (RCO/NRCO) approved by ECB (Engineering Change Board)
Experience with production oversight areas: ECAT, Servo Write, Functional Test, SRST, Feature Test, OQA, and ORT
Skills in data analytics for monitoring metrics like Overall Yield, First-Time Yield (FTY), Rolling Throughput Yield (RTY), EC (Error Codes), and RTR
Ability to engage with SMEs (Subject Matter Experts), development teams, and functional teams for qualifications, Master Test Plan (MTP), and grandfathering plans

Responsibilities

Architect the manufacturing workflow for HDD Electronics, including assembly, test, and integration systems
Support new product introduction: ensure timely builds and efficient transitions of development PCBAs to EMS and factory until EOL
Ensure 100% execution-free product transfer to EMS based on capability, SMT process, and quality requirements
Deliver requirements and processes to monitor product performance in sustaining/HVM, including engineering document releases at EMS for BOM revisions
Manage post-transfer qualification for electrical components, engaging SMEs and teams to finalize MTP and grandfathering plans
Provide end-to-end oversight of electronics production processes and stations: ECAT, Servo Write, Functional Test, SRST, Feature Test, OQA, and ORT
Work with development teams to improve manufacturability and reduce production costs
Release and prepare engineering documents, including component build matrices, for development PCBA builds at EMS and factory
Perform component changes and BOM updates via RCO/NRCO upon ECB approval
Provide non-moving disposition and prepare conversion lists for rework PCBA activities
Support HDD logistics and shipment for CFT (Card Function Test) at EMS
Monitor production using metrics and data analytics to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities (e.g., Yield, FTY, RTY, EC related to PCBA, RTR)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PCBAPrinted Circuit Board AssemblyHDD ElectronicsManufacturing WorkflowNew Product IntroductionLow-Volume ManufacturingHigh-Volume ManufacturingYield ImprovementCost ReductionTroubleshootingProduction Support

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position.

What are the essential responsibilities of this role?

The role involves architecting manufacturing workflows for HDD electronics, supporting new product introduction for PCBA from development to EOL, ensuring smooth transitions to EMS, managing sustaining functions like BOM revisions and qualifications, and providing oversight of production processes including ECAT, Servo Write, and testing.

What is the employment type for this position?

This is a full-time position.

What is the company culture like at Western Digital?

Western Digital is a company of problem solvers focused on powering global innovation, pushing technology boundaries, and building the future of data storage through collaboration and extraordinary achievements.

What skills or experience make a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates will have expertise in PCBA manufacturing workflows, new product introduction processes, EMS transitions, SMT processes, BOM management, and oversight of electronics production testing like ECAT, Servo Write, and Functional Test.

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$927.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.

Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.

Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.

The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.

Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.

Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.

Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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