Co-op: Channel Integration Engineer - HDD Lab

Western Digital Corp.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a Read/Write Channel Integration Engineer to evaluate HDD channel features, perform failure analysis, and develop test tools for a DSP-based data recording system. The role sits in WD’s Engineering Support group.

Ideal candidates have 0–2+ years of experience and are pursuing a BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with strong problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities. This is an early-career program position in New York.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Persistence in problem resolution.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Integrate vendor channels to maximize HDD read/write performance.
• Test HDDs in a lab environment using oscilloscopes for failure analysis.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans and present results.
• Use software skills to support and develop test tools.
• Collaborate with vendor tech support and WD product teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Western Digital is seeking a Read/Write Channel Integration Engineer to evaluate HDD channel features, perform failure analysis, and develop test tools for a DSP-based data recording system. The role sits in WD’s Engineering Support group.

Ideal candidates have 0–2+ years of experience and are pursuing a BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with strong problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities. This is an early-career program position in New York.