Staff Engineer, Wash Manufacturing Engineering at Western Digital

Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductor, Data Storage, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences
Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing/production environment
HDD Substrate manufacturing experience (preferred)
Excellent Project Management skills and yield troubleshooting
Self-motivated and goal oriented, with ability to work equally well in a team environment as well as individually
Can work independently with less supervision required
Systematic problem-solving methodology (Six Sigma, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA, Fish Bone Diagram etc.)
Strong in chemical/electronic/mechanical fundamentals
Applies FMEA/Statistical methods to gauge manufacturing requirements and potential risk
Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills with an extremely positive attitude towards working as a team

Responsibilities

Oversee and sustain yield and quality from after Polish until finish product NPP
Drive real-time collaboration with production and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of high-quality outputs in alignment with the business plan
Lead improvement initiatives focused on Quality, Cost Optimization, Productivity, and Sustainability, driving measurable results that contribute to business growth and operational excellence
Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) team and Media-HDD partners to gather and analyze product performance data, driving continuous improvement and providing actionable insights to internal teams
Guide a team of normal/shift technicians to align with and achieve department goals and values
Respond to in-process quality, with more focus on customer feedback and complaints
Monitor, review and trigger Wash key performance Input/output indicators (KPIV/KPOV)
Work hand in hand with other department engineers on yield, PPH, quality troubleshooting, utilization and improvement activities
Actively work on second source qualification
Involve in IMS audits and in-process control audits

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Optimization

Quality Control

Yield Management

Continuous Improvement

Engineering Changes

Polish Process

NPP

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Cost Reduction

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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