Senior Engineer, Engineering at Western Digital

Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data Storage, Technology, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Able to routinely use technical judgment in solving problems, making routine recommendations, and improving existing work processes
Make substantial technical contributions to the success of the department using proven solutions for complex technical problems
Listen to customer feedback, recognize opportunities, and provide feedback for technical innovation
Basic knowledge of Mechanical Dry Systems (e.g., compressed air, vacuum air, compressed dried air, LEV, nitrogen, etc.)
Basic knowledge of Mechanical Wet Systems (e.g., cooling towers, chillers, AHUs, FCUs, split units, etc.)
Follow all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards

Responsibilities

Responsible as a system owner for the designated Facility System and equipment for its operation, maintenance, and engineering
Provide support for operational issues, root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action
Determine the system mass balance and operate all related systems to optimize
Analyze system capabilities and future requirements during scenario evaluations based on manufacturing capacity and demand
Support design reviews for base build systems in area of responsibility, ensuring specifications are met and cost reduction improvements are identified
Support tool install designs for the systems that connect to those tools, ensuring specifications are met and cost reduction improvements are identified
Review and support capacity analysis for systems, tracking against actual data from the facility
Identify and evaluate risk analysis for systems and propose possible improvements
Provide solutions to real-time equipment and process problems
Evaluate new or modified equipment based on tools specification requirements and the system capacity study
Use, identify, and implement equipment and process control methods
Develop and implement long-term improvements in equipment or processes that result in cost reduction, improved reliability, and safety improvements
Identify root cause from excursion or abnormal operation and conduct analytical improvement and lessons learnt as part of preventive actions
Identify and evaluate interactions between equipment and processes and resolve potential problems
Ensure compliance of all facility equipment in accordance to regulations
Ensure compliance of daily activity in facility within the regulatory permissible limit
Responsible for reducing costs associated within the area

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Facilities EngineeringMechanical SystemsCompressed Air SystemsVacuum SystemsSystem MaintenanceTechnical JudgmentProblem SolvingProcess Improvement

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

The position is on-site.

What is the salary range for this Senior Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities or skills needed for this Facilities Engineer position?

The role involves managing mechanical dry systems like compressed air and vacuum, mechanical wet systems like cooling towers and chillers, providing support for operational issues and root cause analysis, optimizing system operations, and supporting design reviews and capacity analysis.

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.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Engineer position?

A strong candidate will have technical judgment for solving complex problems, experience with facility systems like mechanical dry and wet systems, ability to perform root cause analysis, optimize operations, support design reviews, and identify cost reductions and improvements.

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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