Senior/Staff Engineer, Product Design Engineering - Hartford, United States - Western Digital Capital

Description

Full-time

Business Function:
Product Design Engineering

Work Location:
KL COE OfficeLOC_WDT_KL COE
Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world.

From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You'll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms.

And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That's us, too.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-TechnologyTM, SanDisk and WD brands.
Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we're the next BIG thing in data.
Job Description

Completes assigned tasks that meet quality, functionality and schedule objectives.
Collects and analyzes data for functional design reviews.
Helps prepare Readiness review materials and preview content with the Lead Engineer.
Requires only general supervision and little guidance.
Provide input to program / project technical strategy.
Has broad knowledge of general business operations.
Knows & comprehend individual and project goals.
Understand the practical implications of one's work on operations or vice versa (e.g. materials availability, volume manufacturing environment).
Sees issues from customer's perspective and develops rapport with customers.
Acts in a responsive and flexible manner to balance customer requests with established priorities
Lead the Extended Core Team Meeting & support the MRR/PLC process for new Products bring up.
Support the EC Change process for development activities for sustaining products.
Responsible for Product Launching Strategy :

Design Requirement
Program Schedule & Milestone
Manufacturing Strategy & Readiness
Supply Strategy & EOL Exposure
Product Contract (Yield, CT, Quality and other KPI)
Product Readiness for QS & Volume Production
Ramp & Transition Plan
Product maturity & sustainability

Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering yrs. related experience, or
MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering yrs. related experience
Ability to multi-task.
Capable to speak, read and write in English.
Knowledge of products containing various disciplines of engineering components.

Exposure to and understanding of the following technical areas: Process Testing, Design for Manufacturing & Assembly; Firmware, Closed-Loop Servo Systems, Mechanics, Read Channel, Recording Subsystems, and failure analysis.

Ability to present information, ideas, perspective, to peers, team members and managers and respond to questions effectively. Speak effectively one-on-one and in small group situations.
Understands impact of individual projects/process on customer's process and productivity.
Knows basic budgets/costs of program/project and their impact
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity.

As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within.

We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process.

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