Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments to evaluate HDD performance using advanced spacing characterization, tribology, and metrology tools
• Apply statistical analysis to interpret experimental data and derive meaningful insights
• Generate comprehensive reports and provide recommendations for design improvements
• Develop automation scripts in Python to streamline data processing and report generation
• Lead projects and oversee daily tester operations, including troubleshooting and methodology refinement
• Collaborate with global counterparts to plan and execute spacing characterization initiatives

Requirements

• Master's degree in Applied Physics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field with 3+ years of professional experience
• OR Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field with 5+ years of professional experience
• Proficiency in Python programming
• Intermediate skills in statistical tools such as JMP or Minitab
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI
• Strong understanding of electronics, physics, materials, and magnetic theory fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry exposure in Semiconductor or Electronics manufacturing
• Direct experience in HDD or HGA-disk tribology
• Experience in HDD/magnetic head test engineering
• Experience in signal processing, software/firmware development, or LabView instrument integration
• Extensive experience working in science or experimental laboratories

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 meet the massive data storage needs of the AI era.