Western Digital
Technology
StaffEngineer,DevelopmentEngineering
“Staff Engineer, Development Engineering at Western Digital. Skills: AI, Automation, Robotics, Machine Learning. Define Software Architecture. Define System Architecture”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance precision; Enhance productivity; Enhance problem-solving; Improve yield; Improve process; Improve downtime; Improve scrap
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Track software issues; Analyze software issues; Resolve software issues; Implement corrective actions
6S activity, EH&S policy
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's/Master's degree, 5-10 yrs experience, AI/ML/Deep Learning knowledge, AI frameworks experience, Computer Vision/Image Processing experience, Deploy/integrate AI models, Solid software engineering skills
Nice to Have
OOP Programming, UML Design, Windows, Linux, RTO, SPC based machine controls, PLC programming, Vision systems programming, HMI systems programming, Industrial AI applications knowledge, CNN, object detection experience, PyTorch, OpenCV familiarity, Integrate AI models with PLC/PC, Data collection, model deployment, Edge AI systems understanding, Interface, communication, controller integration, PC/PLC based automation systems, I/O controllers, bus interfaces, Frame Grabbers, Device Net, A to D, TCP/IP, Serial communication devices
What You'll Do.
Define Software Architecture
Define System Architecture
Design Machine Control Software
Code Machine Control Software
Review Machine Control Software
Interact with HDD Assembly Machine
Integrate AI solutions
Develop AI-powered algorithms
Develop software frameworks
Coach junior engineers
Manage software development priorities
Generate technical documentation
Maintain technical documentation
Validate software releases
Test software releases
Maintain communications
Be technical resource
Comply with 6S activity
Comply with EH&S policy
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross function team; Process and other teams
Communication Scope
Technical documentation; Effective communications
Process & Methodology
Manage priority
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