Company Description
At Western Digital, 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, Western Digital 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.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Western Digital hardware engineering group is looking for a skilled and motivated engineer to design and develop EMC (electro-magnetic compatibility) solutions for client and datacenter SSD products. This role is responsible for start to finish ownership of EMC compliance - from specification to design, prototype, testing and manufacturing. Will report to Director of SSD Hardware Validation.
- Test, analyze, and validate SSD products for EMI, ESD, and radiated immunity.
- Expand lab infrastructure and test coverage as needed to prepare for future product architectures and new customer requirements.
- Responsible for test plans, lab setup, test execution, debug, root cause analysis, and report generation.
- Technically lead global SSD EMC hardware group, 4-6 engineers ensuring consistent test coverage and capability at multiple sites.
- Work closely with ASIC, Hardware Design/Layout, FW, and Mechanical Design to develop product level EMC solutions.
- Characterize EMC margin, evaluate competitive analysis, and analyze customer system applications for multiple SSD form factors, including M.2, U.2/U.3, E1.S, E1.L, E3.
- Domestic and International travel as needed (~5%)
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or similar with at least 10 years of hands-on experience with EMC design and testing.
- THEORY: Strong fundamental magnetic, electromagnetic, or physics background.
- PCBA DESIGN: Highly experienced with PCBA Design for EMC, including conducted and radiated noise sources, coupling paths and their mitigation technique, transmission line theory, insertion loss, cross-talk, and power supply noise effects.
- LAB TESTING: Experience building an EMC lab, EMC test methods, and the use and calibration of measurement equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, amplifiers, antennas, line filters, anechoic chambers, and GTEM cells. Experience modifying prototype hardware for design of experiment.
- INDUSTRY APPLICATION: Highly experienced in global EMC codes, standards and regulations including IEC-61000-4-2, IEC-61000-4-3, CISPR32, and FCC Class-B. Ability to navigate and interpret ambiguity in test standards and customer requirements.
PREFERRED:
- Skilled in the use of EMC CAD simulation tools such as CST or HFSS.
SKILLS:
- Independent and can-do mindset.
- Excellent communication, both written and oral. Excellent collaboration skills. Attention to detail.
- Should be well organized and have the ability to be flexible in a changing work environment. Strong ability to break complex problems into pieces and develop and deploy a comprehensive action plan.
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 jobs.accommodations@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.
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Compensation & Benefits Details
- An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
- The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
- You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Virgin Pulse Program; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
- Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
