System Design & Failure Analysis Engineer — Lab‑Driven

Western Digital; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 64,440 - 78,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Transit benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

WD Savings 401(k) Plan

Job summary

Western Digital in Irvine, CA is seeking a System Design & Failure Analysis Engineer to investigate electronic failures, work with advanced hardware, and help improve enterprise HDDs. You’ll learn in a structured six-month onboarding program and contribute to cross-functional teams in manufacturing, firmware, and hardware.

You will write Python scripts, run Linux tools, and use test equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers while developing a deep understanding of electronics, PCB

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you at any point in the future.
• Experience with Python and Linux
• Familiarity with C++
• Understanding of electronics fundamentals, circuit analysis, and PCB concepts
• Experience using electronic lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signal generator, or similar)
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn complex technologies

Responsibilities

• Investigate electronic failures across manufacturing, qualification testing, and customer environments
• Identify root causes using structured troubleshooting and system‑level analysis
• Help integrate new electronics into enterprise HDD products
• Use lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, and firmware debug tools
• Write Python scripts and work in Linux to automate analysis and testing
• Collaborate with firmware, SoC, manufacturing, mechanical, servo, and customer engineering teams
• Share technical findings that influence product improvements and future drive designs

Skills

Python

Linux

C++

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Signal generator

Job description

Western Digital in Irvine, CA is seeking a System Design & Failure Analysis Engineer to investigate electronic failures, work with advanced hardware, and help improve enterprise HDDs. You’ll learn in a structured six-month onboarding program and contribute to cross-functional teams in manufacturing, firmware, and hardware.

You will write Python scripts, run Linux tools, and use test equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers while developing a deep understanding of electronics, PCB