Western Digital

Technologist Mechanical Engineering

Longmont, CO, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

Cloud PlatformsSolidWorksFEAGD&TMechanical DesignVoIPMedical DevicesCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTolerance AnalysisActuators

About the role

It's real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.
Join us and let's shape the future of data.
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HDD-Specific Design & Development
Develop parts using advanced CAD (SolidWorks/NX) with tight tolerances
Design for ultra-clean operation environments (Class 10/100 cleanroom)
Use 3D printing and other rapid prototyping processes to conduct design validation testing.
Design test fixtures and develop test protocols for design validation.
Drive failure mode analysis and implement corrective actions (FMEA, root cause analysis)

Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time.
Must have experience with head-disk interface (HDI) and aerodynamics
Knowledge of actuator dynamics and servo positioning systems
Experience with contamination control and particle management
Deep knowledge of die casting, precision machining, MIM, stamping
Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks

Manufacturing: Deep knowledge of die casting, precision machining, MIM, stamping
Metrology: CMM programming, optical measurement systems, surface profilometry
Materials: Aluminum alloys, stainless steel, and engineering polymers for HDD applications
GD&T: Advanced application for tight-tolerance assemblies
CAD: Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks
Analysis: FEA tools, modal analysis, shock/vibration simulation
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication
Ability to thrive in fast-paced development environment
Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
Our pay transparency policy is available here.
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity.

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.
If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") 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.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.

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 WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
Head Stack Assembly (HSA) including actuators, flex circuits, voice coil motors

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