Full-Time
Principal Hardware Validation Engineer
Irvine CA
Posted on 7/26/2024
Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and services
Senior, Expert
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Irvine, CA, USA
- BS with 7+ yrs experience or MS with 6+ yrs experience.
- Experience with high speed, high frequency oscilloscope measurements.
- Strong understanding of technical specifications - voltage supply requirements in particular.
- Experience with power electronics and sensor is a plus.
- Experience with frequency domain and FFT measurements is a plus.
- Experience with CAD for PCB layouts is a plus.
- Experience with rework / soldering is a plus.
- Experience with scripting languages and test automation. Python preferred.
- Proficient with MS Excel. Advanced user for post processing of data preferred.
- Self-driven and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills.
- As a Principal Hardware Validation Engineer, your primary job focus is to develop, maintain, and execute Electrical Validation Tests and FA on early development SSD products to ensure operational performance meets specifications.
- You will also work closely with internal and external teams to help guide PCBA design changes for layout improvement and design for testability (DFT).
- Board-level Hardware testing & debugging
- Understanding of high-speed oscilloscopes and best-practice probing concerns/techniques, power supplies, electronic loads, etc.
- Knowledge of Power Delivery Network (PDN) testing and analysis, Voltage regulator Monitoring circuit and functional characterization.
- Knowledge of Power backup circuit and testing.
- Knowledge of System communication bus (I2C, SPI, SMBus, High speed) protocols and performing testing/characterization as part of EVT plans
- Perform system-level testing across Voltage /temperature corners.
- HW Validation Plan creation and reports generation
- Develop validation test cases with automation.
- Supports Failure Analysis
- Knowledgeable of high-speed digital design like PCIe, DDR4/5 high-speed memory elements, and a good understanding of serial communications protocols.
- Understanding on schematics /architectures /PCB design and datasheets is a must.
- They must be able to solve problems daily, schedule time appropriately, and overcome technical challenges. The ability to interface comfortably with cross-functional teams is a must.
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. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$927.9M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
- Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.
- Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.
What critics are saying
- Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.
- Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.
- Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.
What makes Western Digital unique
- Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.
- The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
- Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.
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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