Hardware Development Engineer

Summary

Join Western Digital, a leader in data storage technology, as a PCB Layout Engineer. You will be responsible for designing high-capacity HDD product PCBs, collaborating with engineers across disciplines. This role requires a strong background in analog/digital circuit design and experience with Cadence Allegro. You will contribute directly to the company's success in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plans. Western Digital is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides equal opportunities to all applicants.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
• 1-3 years of industry experience
• Knowledge of PCB design, layout, and timing constraints
• Experience with Cadence Allegro PCB Design tool, EDM Pulse library
• Knowledge of analog circuit design, digital circuit design, power supply design, high speed interface design, signal/power integrity
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work with product design engineers to understand requirements
• Perform PCB layout of high speed/high-density value conscious PCBs
• Complete development of PCB layout, floor planning and component placement
• Work with mechanical engineers to ensure PCBA keep-out comply with product enclosures
• Manage constraints and ensure compliance with SI/PI, EMI/RFI, and Design for Manufacturing guidelines
• Generate manufacturing files and drawings
• Follow UL, European regulations, and IPC specifications

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of PCB manufacturing process

Benefits

• 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 Applause Program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• The Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
• Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents