Hardware Testing practical Engineer

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

The NAND memory has driven the digital storage revolution, dramatically transforming the way we live and work.

As an Electrical Validation lab tech., you will be responsible for performing system tests to validate Solid State Drives (SSD) electrical characteristics for client computing systems.

Our Validation Engineering team has critical responsibilities in systems test, compatibility testing, and customer system testing.

The Validation Engineering team is responsible for proving that the product meets or exceed functional and performance metrics as well as proving that the product is of high quality and will be reliable across its life span.

• Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Perform all system tests to validate device electrical characteristics
• Perform first level failure analysis on the host/link level to understand and articulate failure mode
• Document, monitor and follow all processes for testing as per standards defined by the organization
• Technical hands-on contributions
• Create test scripts to automate the product maturity validation of storage products (SSD)
• Analyzing collected test data and provide feedback to validation engineers
• Work in cooperation with HW/FW engineering functions to aid in debugging and provide feedback
  
  

Qualifications

• Practical engineer (PE) in Electrical/Hardware Engineering - must
• 3-4 years of experience as a lab technician (focus on electrical and analog aspects)
• Good Understanding of hardware/software integration and testing methodologies
• Experience with lab equipment such as scope, power analyzer, DMM etc
• Experience with test automation tools and methodologies
• Experience with manual testing
• Proven experience in preparing test plans and test reports
• Experience with issue reporting systems such as Bugzilla or Jira
• Experience with Linux O.S commands (advantage)
• Self-motivated, organized
• Proven English knowledge (Verbal, writing)
  
  

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.