Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

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 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, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related 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, automation systems, and data mining techniques
• 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 or process optimization
• Practical experience in data mining, feature engineering, and statistical analysis for manufacturing data
• 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 a global leader in data storage solutions, providing HDDs and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers. We are a company of problem solvers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology to fuel a brighter, smarter future in the AI era.