Staff Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineering at Western Digital

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data Storage, Semiconductors, Hardware, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Hard disk drive failure analysis experience
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Proven problem-solving skills
Effective at multi-tasking, organization and time management
Self-motivated
Demonstrates patience, confidence, and composure
Detailed knowledge of Hard Drives and knowledge of factory processes and storage applications
Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills
Knowledge and experience with Python, C++, and/or SQL (plus)
Knowledge and experience with Data Analytics and Reliability (plus)

Responsibilities

Identifying causes of failures and related drive problems on customer and qualification drives
Collaborate closely with and guide FA lab analysts
Summarize FA results based on key lab findings and causes of failure
Pro-actively engage with subject matter experts in PCBA, Firmware, Reliability, Data Analytics, FA Tools, Customer Technical Support and Customer Quality Managers, Factory FA and Quality teams on customer and qualification issues
Follow department/work group processes
Develop, improve, and document failure analysis procedures, processes, and requirements
Participate in selected Program/Product/Customer issue resolution meetings and act as an integral part of the issue resolution team
Effectively present information, ideas, and your perspective to peers, team members and managers
Brainstorm, be open to inputs and recommend team improvements and team process improvements
Interact with Development teams to understand new technology, develop associated failure analysis tools, processes, and documentation
Define and work on tool improvements related to FA
Learn about product failures from development teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Failure AnalysisPCBAFirmwareReliability EngineeringData AnalyticsFA ToolsRoot Cause AnalysisProcess ImprovementTechnical PresentationQuality Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position.

What are the required qualifications for this role?

Required qualifications include hard disk drive failure analysis experience, strong written and verbal English communication skills, proven problem-solving skills, effective multi-tasking and time management, self-motivation, detailed knowledge of hard drives, factory processes, and storage applications, plus excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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 collaborative environment involving cross-functional teams and subject matter experts.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Engineer role?

A strong candidate has hard disk drive failure analysis experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, knowledge of hard drives and factory processes, and plus skills in Python, C++, SQL, data analytics, or reliability, with excellent teamwork abilities.

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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