Western Digital
Data Storage
TechnologistMechanicalEngineering
“Technologist Mechanical Engineering at Western Digital. Skills: Precision Mechanical Design, HDD systems design, CAD (SolidWorks/NX), GD&T, FEA, modal analysis, shock/vibration simulation, contamination control. Design, develop, and validate mechanical components and assemblies for Hard Disk Drive (HDD) product portfolio and data storage solutions. Drive precision mechanical design for head-disk assemblies (HDA), actuators, base castings, and enclosures”
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving capabilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Expertise in Precision Mechanical Design, preferably in HDD industry with proven track record delivering products, Experience with high-volume consumer electronics or medical devices, Must have experience with head-disk interface (HDI) and aerodynamics, Knowledge of actuator dynamics and servo positioning systems, Experience with contamination control and particle management, Awareness of magnetic recording fundamentals
Nice to Have
HDD industry experience
What You'll Do.
and validate mechanical components and assemblies for Hard Disk Drive (HDD) product portfolio and data storage solutions
Drive precision mechanical design for head-disk assemblies (HDA)
Meet stringent performance and reliability requirements
Design precision mechanical components for HDD systems including Head Stack Assembly (HSA)
base casting and top cover assemblies
spindle motor integration and mounting systems
shock dampening and vibration isolation structures
breather filters and contamination control features
Develop parts using advanced CAD (SolidWorks/NX) with tight tolerances
Use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) for drawings and 3D models
Design for ultra-clean operation environments (Class 10/100 cleanroom)
Use 3D printing and other rapid prototyping processes to conduct design validation testing
Perform FEA on structural components
Conduct modal analysis for resonance avoidance in actuator systems
Execute tolerance stack-up analysis for critical assemblies
Design test fixtures and develop test protocols for design validation
Execute environmental testing for shock
Drive failure mode analysis and implement corrective actions (FMEA
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with recording heads, media, firmware, and servo teams for system integration; Interface with suppliers on specifications and quality
Communication Scope
Excellent communication
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