Senior Mechanical Engineer — HDD Systems & Precision Design

Western Digital; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is looking for a Mechanical Engineer in California with at least five years of experience. The position focuses on the design and validation of mechanical components for hard disk drives. Responsibilities include developing parts, conducting simulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system integration and quality.

The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering and expertise in HDD-specific design.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in designing and developing mechanical components.
• Expertise in HDD-specific mechanical design and validation processes.
• Experience within high-volume consumer electronics or medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for HDD products.
• Conduct analysis and simulation for design validation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams for system integration.

Skills

Precision mechanical design

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

3D CAD (SolidWorks/NX)

FEA tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Communication skills

Manufacturing processes (die casting, precision machining)

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing tools

Job description

Western Digital is looking for a Mechanical Engineer in California with at least five years of experience. The position focuses on the design and validation of mechanical components for hard disk drives. Responsibilities include developing parts, conducting simulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system integration and quality.

The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering and expertise in HDD-specific design.