Western Digital
Data Storage
SeniorEngineer,Reliability
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“Senior Engineer, Reliability at Western Digital. Skills: tribology, reliability performance, data analysis, problem solving. set up or develop component media mechanical interface test to simulate hard disk drive reliability performance. assist media R&D team to develop reliable tribology design”
Industry & Context.
Excellent in problem solving skill with detail orientated and analytical approach
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
proven experience in tribology-related testing and analysis
Nice to Have
Experience in Semiconductor or Hard Disk Drive industry
What You'll Do.
set up or develop component media mechanical interface test to simulate hard disk drive reliability performance
assist media R&D team to develop reliable tribology design
Conduct advanced tribological testing and analysis using state-of-the-art equipment and methodologies
Design and implement experimental procedures to evaluate friction
and lubrication in complex mechanical systems
Analyze test data using statistical software and develop comprehensive technical reports
Contribute to the development of new testing methods and equipment to enhance tribological analysis capabilities
Taking charge of tribology testers maintenance
spare parts inventory management and hardware upgrading activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate tribological insights into product development and optimization; Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and innovative environment
Communication Scope
Outstanding communication skill including the ability to present technical information effectively; Proficient in both verbal and written English
Full Job Description
At WD, 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, WD 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®, and WD_BLACK™. 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, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. The role of tribology engineer is to set up or develop component media mechanical interface test to simulate hard disk drive reliability performance. It is crucial to assist media R&D team to develop reliable tribology design * Conduct advanced tribological testing and analysis using state-of-the-art equipment and methodologies * Design and implement experimental procedures to evaluate friction, wear, and lubrication in complex mechanical systems * Analyze test data using statistical software and develop comprehensive technical reports * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate tribological insights into product development and optimization * Present findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including management and global teams * Contribute to the development of new testing methods and equipment to enhance tribological analysis capabilities * Taking charge of tribology testers maintenance, spare parts inve
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