Manufacturing Data Architect

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data analytics, with expertise in leading industry data systems, such as AWS, Oracle, and SQL Server.  A background in IBM DB2 database systems is also desirable. This role requires the ability to design and implement effective data infrastructure and data visualization to enhance hard disk drive (HDD) media development for next generation product technologies, including heat assisted magnetic recording (HAMR). This roles requires collaboration across Western Digital's global organization for HDD components and products. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines to support media component manufacturing analytics and reporting needs.

• Expertise in working with AWS cloud services and DB2 database systems to manage and analyze large datasets for industrial process improvements.

• Develop complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and load data to create more efficient part development.

• Create and maintain dashboards and visualizations that provide insights and support business decisions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver solutions that meet those needs.

• Ensure data integrity and accuracy by implementing robust data validation and quality assurance practices.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in data analytics and database technologies.

• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders regarding data analytics best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field with at least 10 years of professional experience. 

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field with at least 5 years of professional experience.

• Strong proficiency in high level data infrastructure coding in various forms, such as Java, C++, Python, R, and SQL. 

• Proven experience in developing complex SQL queries for data analysis.

• In-depth knowledge of AWS cloud services and familiarity with database systems.

• DB2 would be a plus

• Experience in designing and implementing dashboards and data visualization applications using preferred tools Tableau, Power BI.

• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams across different time zones.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 vete