Senior Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage HDD tooling automation across all cleanroom production areas
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for tooling and fixture maintenance, including long-term corrective solutions
• Monitor and drive performance using key manufacturing indices such as Cpk, MTBF, and MTTR
• Support product and technology transfers between manufacturing sites
• Deliver technical training to technicians and manufacturing personnel
• Provide guidance and supervision to the technical team to ensure effective execution
• Ensure compliance with safety standards to minimize risks and equipment damage

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Software, Robotics, Electronics, or a related engineering field
• 2+ years of experience in tool/machine design, automation systems, software development, or PLC programming
• Strong proficiency in English communication and presentation skills
• Solid foundation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, and automation systems
• Familiarity with Digital Twin concepts for equipment or process modeling

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++, Python, or related automation programming languages
• Experience developing or deploying Digital Twin applications for predictive maintenance
• Practical experience in data mining, feature engineering, and statistical analysis
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and ANSSYS, including GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, SQL, Kibana, JMP, or Minitab

About the Company

Western Digital is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.