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Industrial Engineering

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Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Enterprise Software
Data & Analytics

Mid, Senior

Fremont, CA, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • A four-year degree in Industrial Engineering & Operation Research and five years of related experience, or an advanced degree and 3 years of related experience, or equivalent industry experience and demonstrated successes
  • Expertise in managing Capital Request/Receipt/Depreciation and Capacity modeling for Wafer FAB
  • Expertise in APF, Spotfire, & Microsoft Office programs, especially MS Excel, Access, & PowerPoint
  • Physical ability to wear wafer fab cleanroom garments and remain in cleanroom environment for extended periods of time, for purpose of performing floor studies to support the above duties
Responsibilities
  • Develop Capacity Planning models for Wafer FAB equipment requirement to support mid-range R8Q and long-term LRP planning
  • Define long-term Capacity/Capital requirement to meet a dynamic product volume mix changes and technology transition
  • Continuously innovate and enhance capacity planning system functionality to improve the capability and accuracy of model vs reality
  • Collaborate with Process/Equipment/Manufacturing engineering team to identify operating efficiency losses and implement solutions to improve equipment OEE and throughput for capital efficiency
  • Representation of Western Digital in discussions with outside services, consultants, contractors, and suppliers, as needed, to support the above duties

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 instance, 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 not only sells storage devices but also provides support and maintenance services, ensuring customer satisfaction and 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

M&A

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Western Digital's continuous product innovation, such as the 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD, positions it as a leader in high-performance storage solutions.
  • The company's expansion into new markets, including a $500,000 investment in new space in San Jose, indicates robust growth and development opportunities.
  • Strategic investments from firms like Los Angeles Capital Management LLC reflect strong market confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive data storage market requires Western Digital to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • The company's broad product portfolio may lead to challenges in maintaining quality and consistency across all offerings.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital's extensive product portfolio, including NAS, SAN, and hyper-converged infrastructure, caters to a wide range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to SMEs, unlike competitors who may focus on niche markets.
  • The company's focus on high-value storage solutions like the JetStor brand and all-flash arrays optimized for maximum I/O applications sets it apart in the data storage market.
  • Western Digital's commitment to innovation is evident in its recent launch of the world's largest 2TB 3D QLC flash memory chip, showcasing its technological leadership.

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