(NEW GRAD ONLY) Engineer, Product Design Engineering - PCBA at Western Digital

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data Storage, Electronics, Semiconductors, Hardware ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

New grad only
On-site availability
Full-time commitment

Responsibilities

Architect the manufacturing workflow for HDD Electronics, including designing, implementing, and controlling systems for assembly, testing, and integration
Monitor operations and troubleshoot production issues
Support continuous improvement of PCBA yield and cost reduction
Support new product introduction for PCBA during development build, transition to LVM/HVM, sustaining phase, and until EOL
Ensure timely build and efficient transition of development PCBAs to EMS and factory until EOL
Ensure 100% execution-free product transfer to EMS based on EMS capability, SMT process, and quality requirements
Deliver requirements and processes to monitor product performance, including supporting engineering document releases at EMS for BOM revisions
Manage post-transfer qualification for electrical components by engaging SMEs and teams to finalize Master Test Plan (MTP) and grandfathering plan
Provide end-to-end oversight of electronics production processes, including 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 matrix, for development PCBA builds at EMS and factory systems
Perform component changes and BOM updates via RCO or NRCO upon ECB approval
Provide non-moving disposition and prepare conversion lists for rework PCBA activity
Support HDD logistics and shipment for CFT testing at EMS
Monitor production with metrics and data analytics (e.g., Overall Yield, FTY, RTY) to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities
Monitor EC (Error Codes) related to PCBA and RTR

Skills

PCBA

Printed Circuit Board Assembly

HDD Electronics

Manufacturing Workflow

Product Introduction

Low-Volume Manufacturing

High-Volume Manufacturing

Yield Improvement

Troubleshooting

Test Systems

Assembly Systems

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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