Full-Time
Principal Engineer
Applications Engineering, Apc
Posted on 12/1/2024
Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and services
Senior
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Fremont, CA, USA
- MS/PhD degree in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical), Applied Physics, Operations Research or Statistics.
- Must have research or work experience with run-to-run control system and fault detection for high tech manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Statistical analysis and ML (e.g., JMP/MINITAB, MATLAB, Python) and ML/MVA software, run-to-run control and fault detection software.
- Strong analytical and programming skills, statistical data analysis, DOE, regression analysis and multivariate data analysis skills. Familiarity with processing technologies and equipment.
- Must also have a good understanding of Information Technology: Microsoft and Linux operating systems, SQL server, SQL queries, networking, SECS/GEM tool communication and data acquisition (DAQ) technologies.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with Project Management experience.
- Team leader to implement APC solutions through partnership with HAMR Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering and IT teams.
- Manage HAMR APC projects toward successful production release and quantify benefits against baseline with business and process metrics.
- Performing data analysis to determine and optimize FDC model for fault detection.
- Setting up new control strategies, recipe for automation. Supporting process engineers to maintain existing control strategies. Work with process engineering team for setting up central recipe management system (CRMS) and run/batch builder configuration.
- Performing data analysis to determine and optimize control model and tuning algorithm for R2R controller with feedback and feed-forward control.
- Design and develop new FDC models for scrap prevention, tool matching, preventative maintenance prediction and enabling condition based maintenance.
- Performing system integration test for run-to-run control, fault detection and automation host software.
- Maintaining run-to-run control and fault detection systems. Monitor R2R controller and FD model performance and initiate continuous improvement projects to maximize benefits of APC solutions.
- Troubleshooting to find root cause of system problem or software error.
- Assist in system recovery to production state in the event of system failure.
- Participate in run-to-run control and fault detection system improvement roadmap planning.
- The engineer will be working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
- Must be a team player who can work well with diverse team and able to drive continuous improvement.
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
- Rising demand for edge computing boosts need for compact storage solutions.
- 5G technology expansion increases opportunities for high-capacity storage solutions.
- AI and machine learning growth drives demand for high-performance storage solutions.
What critics are saying
- Patent infringement issues could lead to financial penalties and reputational damage.
- Technological advancements may outpace Western Digital's innovation, risking market share loss.
- Supply chain disruptions, like semiconductor shortages, could impact product delivery.
What makes Western Digital unique
- Western Digital offers high-capacity HDDs, including a record-breaking 32TB model.
- The company provides diverse storage solutions, from NAS to hyper-converged infrastructure.
- Western Digital's JetStor brand is known for cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays.
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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