New College Grad HW Development 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

The primary responsibility of this engineer is to perform PCB layout design for high-capacity HDD products. We are seeking a PCB layout engineer who has a solid analog/digital circuit design background and is motivated to deliver high quality hardware solutions for entire product life cycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with product design engineers to understand requirements
• Perform PCB layout of high speed/high-density value conscious PCBs
• Complete development of PCB layout, floor planning and component placement
• Work with mechanical engineers to ensure PCBA keep-out comply with product enclosures
• Manage constraints and ensure compliance with SI/PI, EMI/RFI, and Design for Manufacturing guidelines
• Generate manufacturing files and drawings
• Follow UL, European regulations, and IPC specifications

Your contributions will have an immediate impact on the Company's success in our fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

Required:

• BS in Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
• 1-3 years of industry experience
• Knowledge of PCB design, layout, and timing constraints
• Experience with Cadence Allegro PCB Design tool, EDM Pulse library
• Knowledge of analog circuit design, digital circuit design, power supply design, high speed interface design, signal/power integrity
• Understanding of PCB manufacturing process is a plus

Skill: 

• Strong oral and written communication skills

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.

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. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition nu