Principal Engineer, Servo Mechanical Engineering

Western Digital; Petaling Jaya; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented engineer to lead innovative projects in HDD technology. This role involves developing firmware for embedded servo control, performing data analysis, and collaborating with diverse teams to drive advancements in data storage solutions. Join a company that values diversity and innovation, where your contributions can shape the future of technology. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to tackle exceptional challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or MS in engineering required with strong programming skills.
• Experience in PCB power chip and embedded firmware development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HDD spindle load unload tasks, including program and firmware development.
• Perform data analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electronics circuitry/schematic design

Programming in C/C++

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Education

Bachelor's or MS degree in electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SQL

SVN

GIT

Job description

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital, WD, WD_BLACK, and SanDisk Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

• Lead servo HDD spindle load unload tasks, including program development, hardware/firmware integration, and firmware development for embedded servo control.
• Perform data analysis, testing, and failure analysis to support program needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and management during interlock meetings.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's or MS degree in electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering
• General electrical & electronic knowledge with experience in PCB power chip for HDD control
• Embedded firmware-programming skills in C/C++ and low-level Assembly language
• Knowledge of MATLAB, data visualization, data processing, and database query languages (e.g., SQL)

SKILLS:

• Electronics circuitry/schematic design
• Programming in C/C++
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

PREFERRED:

• Experienced with code repository managements such as SVN, Garret/GIT.
• Experienced with hard disk drive industry is a plus.

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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