Overview
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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.
Responsibilities
* Work with the internal teams and external suppliers to design and develop a high-speed mixed signal chip that is in the signal path used for recording and playback of digital information stored on a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
* Perform component level characterization and complete evaluation of electronic devices
* Collect bench measurements of high frequency analog parameters as well as verification of digital circuitry using third party and internal evaluation boards
* Modify existing test scripts as well as developing new test scripts for automation (Experience with Tool Command Language TCL is a plus)
* Complete HDD level testing and component level failure analysis
* Develop comprehensive test plans and prototype test solutions to verify component functionality
* Document experiments and publish detailed engineering reports
* Interface with chip designers, communicate findings, verify work-arounds and corrective actions
* Interface with internal functional groups local and overseas
* Support HDD development teams to establish device settings and identify parameters to optimize system-level performance
Qualifications
* Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)
* Pursuing Bachelor's/Master’s degree in EE (or similar) graduating between Dec 2026 - May 2027
* Strong analog knowledge
* Good understanding of RF design and measurement environment, knowledge of transmission line theory and interconnects
* Hands on with working knowledge of high-speed high frequency measurement tools (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, etc.)
* Ability to develop test scripts and automate measurements
Skills
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Strong team player who can collaborate with colleagues
* Knowledge of HDD operation and functional blocks of data path electronics is preferred
* Experience with VHDL, Verilog/System Verilog and ModelSim is a plus
* Experience with CAD for PCB layouts is a plus
Additional Information
* Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
* Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
* We comply with the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.
* Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.
* Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us to advise us of your accommodation request. Include the job title and requisition number in your email.
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Compensation & Benefits Details
* An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to education, qualifications, certifications, and experience; skills, ability, knowledge of the job; performance, contribution and results; geographic location; shift; internal and external equity; and business and organizational needs.
* The salary range is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted range. This range is applicable for jobs performed in certain locations and may be modified in the future.
* If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
* You may be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) or Sales Incentive Plan (SIP); you may also participate in the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program where applicable. RSU awards may be available to eligible new hires subject to terms and conditions.
* We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life, disability and other voluntary programs; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement; transit; stock purchase plan; and 401(k) plan.
* Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The availability of any bonus, commissions, or benefits is at the Company’s discretion and may be modified.
Notice To Candidates: Western Digital will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. If you encounter such requests, report it to the Ethics Helpline or compliance email.
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