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Applications Engineer - HDD Qualification (New College Grad)

Western Digital

Applications Engineer - HDD Qualification (New College Grad)

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    TEAM FUNCTION OVERVIEW: The Applications Engineering team, which is part of the HDD Product Management organization, supports customer qualification and adoption of products and solutions. In the day to day role, team members work closely with customers to explain the product, provide product samples, and resolve qualification issues, driving toward the successful completion of qualification and the start of revenue shipments.

    • Responsible for Customer Qualifications of Enterprise HDDs
    • Interlock with a Cross-Functional Team Including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Sales and CTS to Promote Alignment with the Customer Qualification Strategy
    • Partner with a Senior HDD Qualification Applications Engineer to
      • Prepare & Deliver Product Introduction/Concept/Design Reviews, Customer Spec Gap Analysis, Development Status Updates and Qualification Failure Analysis Reports
      • Coordinate the Customer Sample Plan Including Gathering of Requirements, Interlocking with Manufacturing and Delivery to the Customer
      • Manage Customer Communication & Qualification of Product Changes
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related fields and graduating between December 2020 and June 2021; open to MS candidates
    • 0-3 years of experience in product management
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; proficient in excel is required
    • 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)

    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 staffingsupport@wdc.com 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.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing