QA 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 Customer Failure Analysis (FA) team is seeking a skilled QA Engineer to join our dynamic group. This role focuses on investigating failures and developing tools for SSD products. As a QA Engineer, you will be instrumental in assembling and testing SSD testers, managing inventory, and ensuring the quality of SSD FA tools and web utilities used for failure analysis.

Responsibilities:

SSD Tester Assembly and Management:
Build and assemble SSD testers with precision, adhering to technical specifications and quality standards.
Manage inventory for SSD tester parts, ensuring the availability of necessary components and maintaining accurate records.
Testing and Quality Assurance:
Perform rigorous testing on SSD testers to ensure they meet quality standards before shipment to customers.
Conduct QA tests for web utilities used in SSD testing, ensuring functionality and performance align with requirements.
Execute QA tests for SSD FA tools, verifying their accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness in failure analysis processes.
Collaboration and Reporting:
Collaborate with engineering and development teams to identify and resolve issues related to SSD testers and tools.
Document test results, report defects, and track progress to ensure timely resolution of quality issues.
Provide feedback and recommendations for improvements based on test results and customer feedback.

Qualifications

Educational Background:
High school education with a focus on Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, or Physics – Required
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related field – Preferred
Experience:
Experience with QA testing for both hardware and software (web utilities and FA tools) – Preferred
Skills:
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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.

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