HDD Reliability Engineer - AI-Driven Metrics & Drift

Western Digital; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data storage company in Minnesota is seeking an experienced HDD engineer to develop reliability assurance methods and AI applications aimed at improving reliability at both drive and component levels. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in HDD development, a Master's or Ph.D., and strong data analytics skills. Responsibilities include creating new methods for reliability performance and enhancing existing processes. This role offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years technical hands-on experience in HDD (firmware or development engineering).
• Basic knowledge of reliability principles and statistics.
• Track record of leading and achieving results in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop new methods to speed up Time to Qual while ensuring reliability performance.
• Create feedback loops based on field data to propagate relevant changes.
• Enhance reliability process with new AI platform applications.

Skills

Data engineering and analytics capability

HDD firmware experience

Innovative problem solving

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in engineering, computer science or related field

Job description

A leading data storage company in Minnesota is seeking an experienced HDD engineer to develop reliability assurance methods and AI applications aimed at improving reliability at both drive and component levels. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in HDD development, a Master's or Ph.D., and strong data analytics skills. Responsibilities include creating new methods for reliability performance and enhancing existing processes. This role offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for innovation.