Co-Op: Read/Write Channel Integration Engineer

Western Digital; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Rochester, England is seeking a Read/Write Channel Integration Engineer. This role involves evaluating new channel features for Hard Disk Drive (HDD) technology, performing failure analysis, and developing scripts for advanced digital signal processing chips. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, persistence in problem resolution, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C/C++. This position promises growth and a chance to innovate in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Paid vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related.
• Persistence on problem/issue resolution.
• Excellent communication skills and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Integration of vendor channels to maximize HDD read/write performance.
• Test HDDs in a hands on, lab-based environment, using oscilloscopes to aid in failure analysis.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans; summarize and present results within and outside channel team.
• Software skills required to support and develop effective test tools.

Skills

Strong programming skills (Python, C/C++, Tcl, etc.)

Excellent communication skills

Persistence on problem/issue resolution

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related

Job description

A technology company in Rochester, England is seeking a Read/Write Channel Integration Engineer. This role involves evaluating new channel features for Hard Disk Drive (HDD) technology, performing failure analysis, and developing scripts for advanced digital signal processing chips. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, persistence in problem resolution, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C/C++. This position promises growth and a chance to innovate in a collaborative environment.