(NEW GRAD ONLY) Engineer, Program Management Engineering 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, Technology, Semiconductors, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related field
Fluent in English communication

Responsibilities

Monitor and report product yield and key parameters, and manage the associated KPI improvement roadmap
Responsible as primary lead working through the engineering core team in yield & quality issue root cause finding
Manage implementation and maintain product configuration Matrix of Manufacturing Test and Featuring Codes changes
Bring to product/swimlane SCT L2-L3 changes for approval and prioritization of engineering change and customer qualification
Provide technical leadership on supply, quality, customer qualifications, and engineering changes
Represent RSS/SME to resolutions of Head/Media/Servo/Mechanical/Electronic processes/components to meet engineering KPI, quality KPI & cost
Liaise with RSS/SME on deployment strategy of Head/Media/Servo/Mechanical/Electronic processes/components prior to HVM
Work with Procurement/SQE team to facilitate Head/Media/Servo/Mechanical/Electronic processes/components issue resolution to supply issues that threaten supply continuity
Communicate Mfg-related design and/or lesson learn issues to sustaining core team
Ensure sPM drives lesson learnt to implement into other sustaining and development programs
In event of quality stop order, execute SSO process and lead core team to define containment, disposition, drives root cause and corrective actions that meet optimized business objectives (accountable for D4 through D8 of 8D process)
Participate in new product MRR reviews and approve product release to assume product ownership in VPR
Participate in new product KPI underpinning strategy and ensure all KPI and cost roadmaps are aligned to execution capability in HVM
Coordinate with Development EPM on remaining Development efforts required for completion of pre-VPR ECs, such as MFG Test code and design changes (By exception)
Liaise with Development EPM to prioritize changes, project manage and implement IP Firmware and Customer-related requirements and requests and ensure common implementation of improvements and/or CA to IP Firmware and Customer-related issues across sites and products

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Program ManagementYield ManagementKPI ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisProduct ConfigurationManufacturing TestEngineering ChangesCustomer QualificationTechnical LeadershipSupply ChainQuality AssuranceServoMechanical ProcessesElectronic Processes

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position.

What is the salary range for this Engineer, Program Management Engineering role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities or skills needed for this role?

Key responsibilities include monitoring product yield and KPIs, leading root cause analysis for yield and quality issues, managing product configuration changes, providing technical leadership on supply and engineering changes, and coordinating with teams on issue resolution and new product reviews.

What is the company culture like at Western Digital?

Western Digital is a company of problem solvers that powers global innovation, pushes technology boundaries, and fuels a brighter future in data storage, with a focus on achieving extraordinary things through technology.

Is this role open to new grads, and what makes a strong candidate?

This role is specifically for new grads only. Strong candidates will have relevant technical knowledge to lead engineering teams in yield management, root cause analysis, and cross-functional coordination in manufacturing and quality processes.

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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