Senior Mechanical Engineer – HDD Precision Systems

WD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to design, develop, and validate mechanical components for HDD products and data storage solutions. You will drive precision design for HDA assemblies, actuators, base castings, and enclosures while meeting stringent performance and reliability targets.

Role requires hands-on CAD, GD&T, and simulation skills, plus collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Expertise in precision mechanical design, preferably HDD industry with proven track record.
• Experience with high-volume consumer electronics or medical devices.
• Must have experience with head-disk interface (HDI) and aerodynamics.
• Knowledge of actuator dynamics and servo positioning systems.
• Experience with contamination control and particle management.
• Awareness of magnetic recording fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design precision mechanical components for HDD systems, including HSA and actuators.
• Develop base casting, top cover assemblies, and spindle motor integration.
• Ensure ultra-clean operation environments (Class 10/100 cleanroom).
• Use CAD (SolidWorks/NX) with tight tolerances and GD&T for drawings.
• Perform FEA and modal analysis to optimize stiffness and resonance.
• Create test fixtures and protocols for design validation and environmental tests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with recording heads, media, firmware, and servo teams.
• Interface with suppliers on specifications and quality.

Skills

Manufacturing

Metrology

Materials

GD&T

CAD

Analysis

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CMM

Surface profilometry

Job description

Western Digital is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to design, develop, and validate mechanical components for HDD products and data storage solutions. You will drive precision design for HDA assemblies, actuators, base castings, and enclosures while meeting stringent performance and reliability targets.

Role requires hands-on CAD, GD&T, and simulation skills, plus collaboration with cross-functional teams.