Mechanical Design Engineer

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-Technology™, 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Mechanical design engineer responsible for all aspects of design, analysis, and evaluation of electromechanical components including connectors and flexible printed circuits, as well as various other mechanical components and assemblies for hard disk drives.
• Design ownership throughout the entire development cycle, including the creation of solid models and drawings, tolerance analysis, hands-on design validation, reliability demonstration, data analysis, failure analysis, and rigorous design optimization to achieve superior performance and cost.
• Work directly with suppliers, SQE, and internal Manufacturing teams and Procurement partners to ensure designs are robust, cost effective and optimized for high-volume manufacturing.
• Work cross-functionally throughout the Development and Operations Teams to deliver world class solutions to demanding technical challenges.
• Some international travel may be required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical and electromechanical component designs.
• Must have board-to-board or other connector system design experience for PCBA and FCA applications.
• Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing methods such as plastic injection molding, sheet metal stamping and metal forming, flexible printed circuit fabrication and assembly processes, connector assemblies, and component fabrication tooling requirements.
• Hands-on experience performing tolerance analyses, DFM reviews, component testing using basic test instrumentation, reliability validation, and failure analyses.
• Solid fundamental mechanical and electromechanical design engineering skills with experience using 3D CAD software and analysis tools.
• Project or work experience demonstrating technical capability in areas of mechanical design, basic finite element analysis (FEA), tolerance stack-up analysis, and knowledge of various engineering materials.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability in creative problem solving and innovation.
• Strong team player, effective communication skills, and highly motivated.

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 "