Principal Engineer, Mechanical Development Engineering

Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing 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.

Here’s how you can help.

Job Description

Join our innovative team as a Mechanical Engineer and play a pivotal role in designing, analyzing, and evaluating components for cutting-edge disk drive systems. This role offers the chance to leverage your expertise in CAD and FEA to ensure top-notch design performance. You'll collaborate with various departments, manage supplier processes, and contribute to producing high-volume, cost-effective products. Embrace the opportunity to work cross-functionally and travel occasionally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Design and evaluate disk drive system components using CAD and FEA
• Develop next generation suspension actuators through finite-element based simulation and dynamics optimization
• Create suspension 3d models and 2d prints for internal usage & vendors’ part order, communications, etc.
• Plan and execute laboratory evaluations, perform data analysis, and report findings
• Conduct tolerance analyses, optimize designs, and perform failure analyses to develop innovative solutions
• Manage supplier relationships and processes, working closely with internal manufacturing teams
• Collaborate with development, manufacturing engineering, and procurement teams to drive project success

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• BS, MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field, minimum 5 years of experience in related fields. 
• Highly skilled in finite element modeling and analysis; Ansys experience preferred.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software, Solidworks preferred, and fundamental mechanical design engineering
• Familiarity with test instrumentation such as LDVs, structural dynamic analyzers, and accelerometers
• Experience in FEA based design optimization, piezoelectric actuators/sensors, MEMS devices is a plus

SKILLS

• Effective problem-solving skills, creativity, and a knack for innovation
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team spirit

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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.

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