Mechanical Design Engineer

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work within a team of mechanical design engineers to deliver next generation enterprise SSD or flash devices.
• Support enclosure development to define stack-up and fitment.
• Support HW engineering on package placement to take into account of thermal, structural considerations in alignment with system, assembly or program needs.
• Align with functional teams to understand devices and define metrics to ensure meeting product requirement on both performance and reliability.
• Work closely with suppliers to develop new processes and close DFM.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation and changes.
• Conduct readiness reviews with FMEA and tolerance studies.
• Collaborate with MFG/automation counterparts on pilot runs and qualifications. Provide PCBA DFM with well-justified spec/tolerance.
• Prompt Failure Analysis and defect resolution.
• Drive improvement activities through aggressive DOE and experiment management / tracking.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• BS, MS or PhD in a technical discipline.
• Mechanical design, tooling and machine design via CAD and hands-on creation expertise a must. Solid understanding on PCBA and enclosure design needed.
• Requires 3+ years in electronic packaging.
• 3D modeling experience a must, hands-on experience with SolidWorks a big plus

PREFERRED:

• Experience in and understanding of thermal or structural analyses is a plus.
• Ability to simulate structural or thermal problems a plus
• Knowledge in materials including polymers and aluminum alloys a plus
• Python programming experience in Data Analytics or Machine Learning a plus

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment are essential. Innovative and detail oriented.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

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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