Job Description

Western Digital System Integration Test (SIT) Lab is seeking a Technician to assist the engineering team during test and characterization activities. Western Digital’s SIT Lab performs storage, sub system, and device level testing on Western Digital's entire enterprise product line.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The technician will assist with executing tests for enterprise HDD and SSD drive programs, specifically on Channel systems, interpreting test results, assist with first level FA, status reporting, maintenance and organization of Channel systems, and running automated test suites.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Qualified candidates will have a Diploma or higher in an engineering discipline.

SKILLS:

• Skills and/or prior experience should also include:
• Basic understanding of computers, networks and storage
• Ability to manage execution of test efforts with minimal supervision
• Organize, bring up and maintain lab systems
• Assist the engineers with interpreting test results, first level debug, status reporting, acquiring drive logs
• Responsible for maintaining and tracking drive inventory, system inventory, tools, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor system issues and able to handle preventative maintenance
• Ability to maintain supporting infrastructure
• Working knowledge of office tools - Outlook, MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), etc.
• Linux command line abilities and navigation in addition to Windows, is a plus
• Ability to modify and write simple test scripts is a plus

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.