Senior Director of IT DevOps - Manufacturing Technology at Western Digital

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Technology, StorageIndustries

Requirements

Visionary leadership in manufacturing technology transformation, smart automation, data-driven operations, and cloud modernization
Expertise in converging IT and OT systems
Experience implementing cutting-edge DevOps practices tailored for manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Lead development of unified manufacturing platforms integrating IoT, AI/ML, and automation systems
Architect comprehensive data collection systems from manufacturing equipment and sensors
Design and implement platform engineering solutions for real-time manufacturing data processing
Establish Statistical Process Control (SPC) frameworks with automated data collection and analysis
Oversee edge computing solutions for manufacturing floor operations
Implement automated data validation, cleansing, and standardization processes
Design dashboards and analytics platforms for manufacturing KPIs and metrics
Lead implementation of machine learning models for process optimization
Drive adoption of advanced analytics for yield improvement and defect reduction
Orchestrate complete data pipeline transformation from shop floor to executive dashboards
Design data lakes and warehouses optimized for manufacturing time-series data
Lead ETL/ELT process automation for manufacturing data workflows
Establish data governance and lineage tracking for manufacturing operations
Drive real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures for manufacturing processes
Develop cloud migration strategies for manufacturing systems and applications
Implement hybrid cloud solutions balancing security, latency, and compliance requirements
Lead cloud-native application development for manufacturing operations
Design disaster recovery and business continuity solutions for critical manufacturing systems
Establish multi-cloud strategies for manufacturing system resilience
Define and implement DevOps practices tailored for manufacturing environments
Establish CI/CD pipelines for manufacturing software and firmware deployments
Drive adoption of microservices architecture for manufacturing applications
Implement containerization strategies for manufacturing system portability
Lead API-first development for manufacturing systems

Skills

DevOps

Platform Engineering

Smart Automation

Data Collection

Statistical Process Control

Cloud Modernization

IT/OT Convergence

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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