Full-Time

Robotics and Automation Controls Staff Engineer

Media Test Engineering

Posted on 6/3/2025

Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Global data storage hardware and solutions

No salary listed

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
C/C++
Requirements
  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering, with Master’s preferred.
  • Proficient in robot programming platforms such as Epson RC+, SPEL+, or Adept V+.
  • Extensive experience with PLC programming and HMI development.
  • Expertise in automation systems integrated with machine vision (e.g., Keyence or similar).
  • Strong programming capabilities in Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
  • Expert knowledge of motion control systems including servo drives, actuators, and VFDs.
  • Strong foundation in feedback control systems and PID tuning techniques.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues involving both hardware and software.
  • In-depth knowledge of industrial safety standards, especially those related to robotics and automation.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, programming, and integration of robotic automation systems for advanced manufacturing environments.
  • Architect and maintain robust control systems involving PLCs, conveyors, and robotic controllers as part of comprehensive automation solutions.
  • Perform complex robot path programming and optimization for high-precision, high-efficiency operations.
  • Oversee system commissioning efforts, including validation, testing, and troubleshooting of robotic and control systems.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system designs, programming logic, and operational procedures.
  • Conduct system performance analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and support cross-functional collaboration across R&D and global manufacturing teams.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience leading automation projects across manufacturing sites, including stakeholder engagement and change management.
  • Track record of reducing cycle times or improving OEE through optimization.
  • Project management certifications or experience, such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
  • Vendor management and equipment selection experience, especially involving robotic integrators or automation solution providers.
  • Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or similar.

Western Digital designs and manufactures data storage hardware and software, including network-attached storage (NAS), storage area networks (SAN), and private cloud infrastructure. These products work by using all-flash arrays for high-speed data processing and multiple host ports to allow for parallel performance in clustered business environments. Unlike many competitors, the company offers a specialized JetStor brand that balances high-performance capabilities with cost-effective pricing for both small businesses and large enterprises. Their goal is to provide reliable, high-capacity storage solutions that help organizations manage and protect their digital information efficiently.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cloud storage market expands 25% CAGR through 2030, with 80% relying on HDDs.
  • Q3 FY2026 gross margins exceeded 50% for first time, supporting 40%+ operating margins.
  • Seven consecutive quarters of growth with revenue guidance of 36-44% YoY in Q4 FY2026.

What critics are saying

  • Seagate undercuts WD pricing on high-capacity HDDs, eroding 29.3% market share within 12 months.
  • Hyperscalers shift hot AI training data to SSDs, reducing HDD demand and revenue growth.
  • US-China tariffs escalate to 50% on HDD components, inflating costs and eliminating margin gains.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Structural HDD supply shortage gives Western Digital pricing power in AI data center oligopoly.
  • Hyperscalers commit to high-capacity drives for training, inference, agentic, and physical AI workloads.
  • 40TB hard drive innovation and G-Drive relaunch target content creators and enterprise segments.

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Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Company News

National Today
Apr 5th, 2026
Aberdeen Group increases Western Digital stake by 11.6% to $46.9M

Aberdeen Group has increased its stake in Western Digital Corporation by 11.6% in the fourth quarter, according to a 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor now owns 272,487 shares worth $46.9 million, representing 0.08% of the company's outstanding shares. The firm purchased an additional 28,227 shares during the quarter, signalling confidence in Western Digital's position as a provider of hard disk drives, solid-state drives and data storage solutions for personal, enterprise and cloud computing applications. Aberdeen Group filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter on 5 April 2026. The increased investment suggests the firm sees long-term value in Western Digital's business model despite economic headwinds facing the broader technology sector.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 2nd, 2026
Western Digital shares surge 10% to $297.73 ahead of Q3 earnings, expects $3.2B revenue

Western Digital Corp. surged 10.07% on Wednesday to close at $297.73, as investors positioned ahead of the company's third-quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings release, expected on 30 April 2026. The data storage company is projected to report $3.2 billion in revenues for the quarter, marking a 40% increase from the $2.29 billion recorded in the same period last year. Gross margin is targeted at 47% to 48%, with diluted net income per share expected at $2.30, plus or minus $0.15. Western Digital recently re-launched its G-Drive brand as a unified identity for its external storage products aimed at content creators and creative professionals, consolidating high-capacity, high-performance solutions under one brand known for quality and reliability.

Gadget Bridge
Mar 31st, 2026
World Backup Day: Western Digital is providing exciting offers on its range of portable hdds in india.

World Backup Day: Western Digital is providing exciting offers on its range of portable hdds in india. This series of products shows how popular these external drives are with those who want dependable ways to back up their data. Updated Mar 31, 2026 Western Digital (WD) is teaming up with Amazon and Flipkart to provide huge discounts of up to 65% on its portable hard drives, such as the WD My Passport and WD Elements series. This is in celebration of World Backup Day. These discounted prices are still going on and will be accessible on sites like Amazon and Flipkart until March 31, 2026. The initiative also aims to get people to back up their data more often, which shows how important it is to have dependable storage options for important digital assets. This initiative stresses how important external storage solutions are by offering customers a safe way to save essential data, images, and videos. Here is a full list of different external hard drive products, along with their pricing, discount rates, and where to get them. - Advertisement - * WD My Passport Avengers 1TB (BLACK): Available for Rs 8,799 with a 65.20% discount. * WD My Passport Avengers 2TB (BLUE): Priced at Rs 9,299, showing a 64.10% discount. * WD My Passport Avengers 2TB (BLACK): Also listed at Rs 9,299 with the same discount of 64.10%. * WD My Passport Avengers 4TB (BLUE): Costs Rs 13,299, with a discount of 63.30%. * WD My Passport Avengers 4TB (BLACK): Priced similarly at Rs 13,299, matching the blue model's discount. * WD My Passport Avengers 5TB (BLACK): Available at Rs 14,299 and a discount of 63.80%. * WD My Passport Avengers 5TB (BLUE): Similarly priced at Rs 14,299 and with the same discount. * WD My Passport Avengers 6TB (BLACK): Priced at Rs 18,299 with a discount of 64.90%. * WD Elements EE Portable 1TB (BLACK): Offered at Rs 8,699 with a discount of 64.40%. * WD Elements EE Portable 2TB (BLACK): Costs Rs 9,199, with a 65.70% discount. * WD Elements EE Portable 4TB (BLACK): Priced at Rs 13,299 with a discount of 64.90%. * WD Elements EE Portable 6TB (BLACK): Offered at Rs 18,299, providing a 65.40% discount. Support Gadget Bridge. Gadget Bridge is a humble media site trying to survive! As you know Gadget Bridge is not placing any article, even the feature stories behind any paywall or subscription model. Help Gadget Bridge stay afloat, support with whatever you can! - Advertisement - Komila is one of the most spirited tech writers at Gadget Bridge and is a senior resource in the company. Always up for a new challenge, she is an expert at dissecting technology and getting to its core. She loves to tinker with new mobile phones, tablets and headphones.

Screen Hacker
Mar 30th, 2026
JetStor delivers 80 PB high-density archive for government agency using WD's trusted high-capacity Ultrastar drives.

JetStor delivers 80 PB high-density archive for government agency using WD's trusted high-capacity Ultrastar drives. Discover more Video Game Consoles Role-playing Video Games JetStor today announced the successful deployment of an 80 PB high-density archive for a government agency - one of its largest on-premises archive deployments of its kind in the public sector. Designed to meet rigorous security demands for long-term data retention, JetStor's POD-based architecture was paired with WD Ultrastar 26 TB enterprise-class hard drives to deliver a secure, high-density cost-efficient storage foundation built for long-term data retention at scale. Public-sector IT teams face a distinct challenge at this scale: growing storage capacity economically without disrupting active production networks or retraining operations staff. JetStor addressed this by standardizing the entire deployment into repeatable POD building blocks - each anchored by WD Ultrastar DC HC590 26 TB SAS 7200RPM drives - across 132 JetStor XS3324D 4U 24-bay systems and 3,200 drives total. The result is a dual Fibre Channel fabric architecture that supports seamless expansion while keeping infrastructure management straightforward and predictable from day one. "When a government agency reaches this scale, the architecture has to be predictable from day one and stay serviceable as it grows," said Gene Leyzarovich, Founder of JetStor. "We standardized the deployment into repeatable POD building blocks and paired them with WD 26 TB Ultrastar drives to deliver an active archive that scales cleanly, stays isolated on Fibre Channel, and remains straightforward to operate." "Across both public and private sectors, the exponential growth of data is driving the need for storage solutions that deliver durability, predictable performance, and cost-efficient capacity at scale," said Dan Christman, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Emerging Businesses at WD. "JetStor's POD blueprint demonstrates how WD's Ultrastar drives enables organizations to build a resilient, scalable data foundation that supports long-term retention and access with confidence." The Architecture Delivering an 80 PB archive with zero downtime requires rigorous planning and disciplined execution. For the complete hardware breakdown, the dual A/B Fibre Channel fabric strategy, and the operational standards used to maintain predictable growth, read the full case study: www.jetstor.com/solutions/80pb-high-density-archive-for-a-government-agency Key Highlights * Massive Scale: 80 PB of secure, high-density storage deployed to support long-term data retention and growth at a government agency. * Enterprise Collaboration: The solution consisted of 132 JetStor XS3324D 32G FC 4U 24bay systems and 3,200 WD Ultrastar 26 TB SAS data center drives. * Zero Downtime: Dual-fabric blueprint designed for continuous, non-disruptive serviceability at scale.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 26th, 2026
Google's TurboQuant algorithm raises questions for Western Digital's AI storage demand

Google has introduced TurboQuant, a new algorithm designed to reduce AI memory requirements, raising questions about future demand for storage providers like Western Digital. The software efficiency tool aims to lower the amount of memory and storage needed per unit of AI compute, prompting investors to reassess AI-driven hardware demand assumptions. Western Digital, a major supplier of hard drives and flash storage for AI data centres, has been closely tied to AI infrastructure growth. The announcement triggered an immediate market reaction, with memory stocks experiencing a reality check after strong rallies earlier this year. The development highlights how software efficiency gains can influence hardware volumes and pricing expectations, forcing investors to reconsider whether AI growth translates directly into proportional storage demand increases.

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