Senior Engineer, Firmware Engineering
Western DigitalShenzhenUpdate time: February 23,2022
Job Description

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

Ø  Supporting Next Gen Capacity Enterprise HDD R&D activities

Ø  HDD level Head/Media Recording Integration & Test code development:

o    Implement standard manufacturing & bench HDD tests

o    Implement new algorithms and optimization based on latest Testcode & FW

o    Understand & modified code structure (DTM, MFGCMD, FW level)

Ø  Failure analysis using bench tester, oscilloscope, and toolkit

Ø  Data analysis / mining / summary skills for code validation & debugging.

Ø  Head/Media recording performance characterization

Ø  Technical feedback to internal R&D teams on a regular basis

Ø  Oversea travel to support H/M evaluation projects world-wide (Thailand/Japan/US) -> Suspended due to Global Pandemic.

Collaborating with JP-US experts on leading edge product/technology development

Qualifications

Ø  Education:

MS or above in EE, CS, ME, Automation, or related engineering fields

 

Ø  Experience: (optional)

Direct experience in HDD product development, manufacturing, and testing

Good understanding in magnetic recording and head / media integration

Capable of developing special test algorithms to identify root causes of recording system problems

 

Ø  General Skills:

Good programming skills (C/C++, Matlab, Python, etc.)

Skillful using lab measurement equipment (oscilloscopes)
Skillful using data and statistics analysis tools (JMP, SAS, Macro, R, etc.)
Proficient and thorough in detailed analysis on large data sets

 

Ø  Communication:

Proficiency in English in reading, writing, and speaking with good communication skills
Clear concise reporting of important key findings and results.

Detail oriented.

 

Ø  Problem Solving: 
Self-starter and initiator for test improvement and finding problems ability to analyze large data sets, look for pertinent correlations, and summarize key findings basic logical thinking skills.

 

Ø  Teamwork:

Good team player

Passionate on data industry, thrive to learn.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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