Staff Engineer, Development Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition of software and system architecture for automated HSA/HDD assembly systems.
• Design, code, and review machine control software, interacting with robotics, vision systems, and sensing devices.
• Integrate AI-based solutions into automated assembly systems to enhance precision and productivity.
• Develop AI-powered algorithms for autonomous decision-making and optimization within software frameworks.
• Coach junior engineers and manage software development priorities to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation, including software release notices and validation test results.
• Collaborate with process teams to improve yield, reduce downtime, and minimize scrap.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer Science.
• 5-10 years of experience in AI, Automation, Robotics, or Image Processing.
• Strong hands-on experience with AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning.
• Proficiency with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow and Python.
• Expertise in Computer Vision and Image Processing.
• Proven ability to deploy and integrate AI models into automation or robotics systems.
• Solid software engineering skills including data handling and system integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OOP programming, UML design, Windows, and Linux.
• Proficiency with PLC (Beckhoff, Keyence, Mitsubishi) and HMI systems.
• Familiarity with PyTorch and OpenCV.
• Knowledge of industrial AI applications and edge AI systems.
• Experience with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, Device Net, and serial communication.

About the Company

Western Digital is a global leader in data storage solutions, pushing the boundaries of technology to power innovation. From enabling smart cities to fueling the data centers of the AI era, WD provides essential technologies including HDDs and platforms for businesses, creative professionals, and consumers worldwide.