Full-Time
Technologist
Reliability Engineering
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and devices
Senior
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Jose, CA, USA
- Bachelor/Masters degree from Electrical/Electronics/Computer science preferred with 5+ years of experience in Reliability/Memory design/system engineering
- Experience in storage platform design/characterization
- Knowledge of Semiconductor physics and Computer Architecture is a plus
- knowledge on factory operations and Agile methodology is a plus
- Experience in platforms reliability and testing is a plus
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong team player who can collaborate with colleagues
- Understanding platform specifications and requirements
- Perform platform analysis and verification from product definition and planning through production and release
- Perform platform reliability prediction (MTBF), reliability growth assessment, and derating analysis
- Develop HASS/HALT methods and procedures for platforms products
- Evaluates, from a reliability standpoint, the materials, properties, and techniques used in production
- Determines reliability requirements of components and systems to achieve company, customer, and any governmental agency reliability objectives
- May propose changes in design or formulation to improve system and/or process reliability
- Understanding platform level behavior characterizations
- Participate in cross functional meetings such as with memory, firmware and product line teams to develop flash storage products
- Knowledge on the PLC process of a product
- Provides feedback on new system features for next generation platform developments
- Participate in RCA, 8D, process improvements
- Understanding of manufacturing operations and product/test engineering flow
- Making sure product is meeting the reliability and quality spec
Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. They not only sell storage devices but also provide support and maintenance services, which helps build customer loyalty. The goal of Western Digital is to be a trusted partner for businesses by delivering high-value storage solutions that meet their diverse data management needs.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$927.9M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for AI-driven storage boosts Western Digital's high-capacity HDD sales.
- The gaming industry's growth enhances demand for Western Digital's high-performance storage solutions.
- Rising need for portable storage supports Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK product lines.
What critics are saying
- Patent infringement issues could lead to financial losses and reputational damage.
- Technological advancements may outpace Western Digital, risking market share loss.
- Environmental sustainability demands may increase manufacturing costs for Western Digital.
What makes Western Digital unique
- Western Digital offers high-capacity storage solutions like the 32TB UltraSMR HDD.
- The company provides specialized gaming storage, such as the 2TB Xbox SSD expansion card.
- Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands cater to portable and high-speed storage needs.
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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