Technologist

Summary

Join Western Digital as a skilled HDD data Analyst to leverage data and drive product development and optimization. Analyze component-level and HDD data to enhance engineering processes and product performance. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical abilities, a strong understanding of magnetic recording physics, and a passion for data-driven product improvement. You will investigate product issues, build physics-based and machine-learning models, and collaborate with engineering teams. Develop reports and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders. Continuously improve by staying updated on advancements in data analysis and machine learning.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
• 5 yrs experienceProven experience in HDD or Magnetic Recording data analysis, preferably in a product development or engineering context
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, Excel)
• Experience with machine learning and data visualization methods and tools
• Exceptional ability to analyze complex data sets, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of the physics of magnetic recording and its application in product development
• Experience in building and applying machine learning models
• Self-motivated, with a strong drive to continuously improve and contribute to product development efforts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources, including component tests and HDD product evaluations, to identify trends, correlations, and areas for improvement
• Utilize data-driven insights to recommend and implement changes in product design and development, aiming to enhance performance, reliability, and overall quality
• Investigate and diagnose product issues by analyzing data patterns and anomalies and understanding their root causes to inform product improvements
• Develop and implement physics-based models to simulate and predict product behavior and create machine-learning models to enhance predictive accuracy and optimization
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand product requirements and development challenges, providing data-driven solutions and recommendations
• Develop and present detailed reports and visualizations to communicate findings, trends, and actionable insights to stakeholders at all levels
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in data analysis, machine learning, and physics-based modeling, applying these techniques to improve product development processes
• Apply knowledge of the physics of magnetism to interpret data related to magnetic components and systems, ensuring accurate analysis and application in product development

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, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance
• Annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents