Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering at Western Digital

Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Data Storage, Technology, SemiconductorsIndustries

Requirements

Technical expertise in manufacturing processes, particularly WDMCL, SMD, PSC, Cassette Washer, OSA, or Auto titrator cleaning processes
Ability to develop and improve cleaning processes for existing and new products
Knowledge of yield, cost, quality, and pph (parts per hour) improvement methodologies
Experience in handling customer feedback related to processes
Capability to drive PN1 and PN2 cleaning process development
Skills in qualifying new cleaning materials (e.g., filters, chemicals, brushes)
Proficiency in setting up quality indicators and in-process indicators (e.g., chemical concentration, media cleanliness particle counts)
Experience with Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) and improvement actions
Ability to prepare white papers, technical reports, and documentation (SMO, TECN, PECN)
Knowledge of safety, health, EHS, and ISO compliance requirements
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with teams (e.g., automation, manufacturing engineering, ISO, EHS) and vendors/suppliers

Responsibilities

Optimize and improve manufacturing processes (WDMCL, SMD, PSC, Cassette Washer, or Auto titrator) for yield, cost, quality, and pph
Perform media cleaning cost reduction activities
Set up quality indicators for assigned cleaning processes
Drive PN1 and PN2 cleaning process development
Execute cleaning improvement activities to meet organizational goals for current and future products
Qualify new cleaning materials (filters, chemicals, brushes) for 2nd sourcing
Execute cleaning machine pph and utilization improvement activities
Align cleaning improvements with manufacturing engineering objectives for media yield and quality
Execute cleaning cost-saving activities to meet company targets
Sustain cleaning processes by monitoring in-process indicators
Prepare white papers, technical reports, and documentation for process implementation
Lead FMEA for cleaning processes and execute improvement actions
Work with automation team to develop and design new cleaning tools
Prepare and update weekly Asia Cleaning Team activities progress reports
Participate in weekly Cleaning Virtual meetings and daily yield improvement meetings
Set up auto shutdown fixtures to prevent production of bad quality parts
Build technician technical skills related to cleaning processes
Follow all safety and health rules and conduct technical sharing on media cleaning topics
Work with ISO team to ensure compliance with practices and procedures
Work with EHS team to set up safety fixtures
Collaborate with vendors and suppliers for new processes and materials

Skills

Manufacturing Processes

Process Optimization

Yield Improvement

Cost Reduction

Quality Control

WDMCL

SMD

PSC

Cassette Washer

Auto Titration

Media Cleaning

Process Engineering

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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