Hard Disk Drive Engineer 1

International Executive Service Corps; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ROHM Semiconductor USA is seeking a new graduate HDD Engineer in Orange County, California. This on-site role involves multidisciplinary design and testing of high-performance data storage devices, with interaction across customer teams and internal silicon design groups.

The position requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and 0–2 years of related experience. Responsibilities include bench testing, field support, design reviews, and issue analysis to ensure reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a similar technical discipline is required.
• 0-2 years of experience in semiconductor, electronics or electrical engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Electronic bench testing of a silicon device to verify function, performance and electrical specs.
• On-site engineering support at customer sites.
• Support system integration of silicon devices with product lines per customer requirements.
• Design review meetings with customer and silicon design team.
• Investigative analysis of design issues reported by customers and/or design team.
• Failure analysis, reproduction, root cause analysis and reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with customer engineering teams.

Skills

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Power supply

Function generator

Soldering

PCB layouts

LTSpice

Python

C

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB schematics

Job description

ROHM Semiconductor is an industry leader in system LSIs, discrete components, and module products, utilizing the most advanced technologies and proprietary production systems.ROHM employs highly skilled individuals with expertise in all aspects of design, development, manufacture, sales and marketing. ROHM’s strength is derived from innovative and team-oriented people who share a passion in advancing the world through a synergy of technology.

SUMMARY

ROHM Semiconductor USA is seeking an energetic and motivated new graduate as a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Engineer. HDD engineering involves a multidisciplinary approach, combining mechanical, electrical, material, and control engineering principles to develop and support reliable and high-performance data storage devices.This position is in Orange County, California.This is an on-site position 5 days per week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily to include but not limited to:

• Electronic bench testing of a silicon device to verify functionaility, performance, and compliance with electrical specifications
• On-sie engineering support at customer's site working directly with customer's hardware and firmware teams
• Support for system integration of silicon device with different product lines per customer application requirements
• Design review meetings with customer and silicon design team
• Investigative analysis of design issues reported by customers and/or requested by the silicon design team
• Failure analysis, failure reproduction, root casue analysis, and report generation
• Complete assignments per customer and silicon design team schedules
• Building and maintaining relationships with customer's engineering teams

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or similar technical discipline
• 0-2 years of working experience in semiconductor, electronics, electrical engineering environments

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Skills:

• Electronics laboratory experience
• Use Oscilloscope, multimeter, power supply, function generator
• Lab instrument communication and automation
• Lab equipment asset tracking
• Solder and rework of printed circuit board assemblies
• Practical experience with PCB schematics and layouts
• Simulation tools (Example: LTSpice, SPICE)
• Programming experience (Python and C)
• Understanding of the system roles and interactions of Firmware, Hardware, and Software)
• Mutlitasking and time management
• Strong to advance computer literacy (Excel, Power Point)
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Effective communication skills, verbal, written and listen. Daily in-person interaction with customers is expected

Knowledge:

• Power Electronics
• Circuit analysis
• Mixed signal (analog and digital) analysis
• Control systems
• Brushless motors

Ability:

• Ability to multitask, working on several activities simultaneously, and prioritizing effectively
• Collaborate effectively with external vendors, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams
• To influence decisions and achieve results
• Eager to learn new skills and engage in training and development activities, and work with a team

Other Skills Required:

Time Management, Critical Analysis, Problem-solving, Computerized Systems, Organizational, Communication, Negotiation, Interpersonal, Attention to Detail, Ability to work in diverse and fast-paced environments or flexible to changing directions, Ability to conduct presentations, Business acumen

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Office environment, driving vehicle, airline flights, lift, stand, sit, bend, reach, pull, repetitive motion.

ROHM offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Job code and salary requirements must be submitted for full consideration. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with qualifying disabilities. Must be legally employable in the United States. Sponsorship is not being offered. Background and Reference checks are conducted.

ROHM is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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