Principal Engineer, ASIC Development Engineering

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

• Create design documents pertinent to the various phases of development.

• Define Manufacturing Test Flows & Test Methodologies for NAND Flash memory based products to meet customer & quality requirements

  * Participate to the implementation of Low Cost Test solutions to meet target DPPM's

  * Work in close collaboration with cross-functional R&D teams to finalize the manufacturing test requirements for each of the test phases including the pass/fail criteria for a given product.

  * Drive the new product migration from R&D to High Volume Manufacturing Phase, support technical issues & co-ordination with cross functional teams

  * Monitor product yield, test time and DPPM. Provide technical solutions for yield improvement, TTR and DPPM reduction; and come up with detail plans and drive for implementation of the same with R&D and factory personnel

  * Help team members in line with the changing dynamics of the product deliverables

• Become the subject matter expert, owner of one or more components and provide technical leadership.
• We use SAFe(Scale Agile Framework for enterprise) for our software development. Participate in SCRUM/Agile processes.
• Deliver on cutting-edge NAND products .
• Work with cross functional teams to develop NAND related products.
• Self-motivated to work both unsupervised and as part of an agile team. Collaborate to develop self and others within group.
• Participate in planning and coordinating significant technical investigations from problem statement to conclusions.
• Understand end to end product lifecycle.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors +8 yrs experience or Master +6 yrs experience or PhD with 3+ yrs experience in CS, CE, EE, EC or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge in C/C++, Object oriented programming, Data Structure, Algorithms, Multi-threaded programming, STL, Templates, Design Pattern.
• Proven experience as a software designer and/or architect.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies, complex code and developing system, architecture view.

• Skill Sets –

  Must haves

  * Work experience related NAND Flash testing and sound understanding of ONFI

  * Hands on experience with Lab Equipments (Testers, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Logic Analyzers)

  * Good with understanding software programs written in C, C++, C# and able to step through the code if required

  * Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems with minimal data points

  * Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

  * Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

  * The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment. Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people. A proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team

  * Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

  Nice to haves

  * Work experience in product validation especially from a manufacturing testing perspective

  * Background in Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes/Operations and Flash Memory Architecture

  * Programming skills in C, C++, or Python

  * Good with Statistical analysis tools and correlating large data sets

  * Experience as a technical lead managing daily activities of junior engineers in the team

Additional Information

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.

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