Total 6 job vacancies by Western Digital

We are seeking a highly motivated, talented Software Development Engineer with knowledge in CAD software for the development and maintenance of Design Automation Infrastructure at Western Digital. Some of the job roles are summarize below:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage in the development of our design automation infrastructure for the mechanical design process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilize machine learning and data analytics techniques to optimize the design process, develop a design recommendation system, identify anomalies, and support failure analysis.
• Develop and maintain software tools to streamline simulation workflows, mitigate human error, and enhance the analysis of simulation results.

SanDisk’s Penang SSD Platform Technology Development Integration (PTDI) organization is a SSD technology development group that will be embedded in SanDisk’s green-field production facility, SanDisk Storage Malaysia (SDSM) located in the new Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Penang, Malaysia. PTDI is looking for Process Module Engineer (Material/Process) to join a new team tasked with starting up a vertically integrated SSD-focused technology development team with the charter of developing new generations of SSD products for clients, enterprise, and emerging data storage solutions. The vertically integrated manufacturing capability of SDSM represents the most fundamental shift in completing the end-to-end manufacturing value chain for SanDisk’s solid-state NAND data storage products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Defines IC package/SMT/SSD drive requirements, goals, and milestones for all SSD product groups and customer requirements.
• Develops SSD assembly and IC packaging material and processes to meet quality, reliability, cost, yield, productivity and manufacturing requirements.
• Develops new package and SMT process qualification programs.
• Prepares and/or updates specifications for piece parts of integrated circuits or semiconductor assemblies.
• Plans and conducts experiments to fully characterize material and processes throughout pathfinding to development to ramp.
• Develops solutions to improve quality, reliability, cost, yield, process stability/capability, productivity, and safety utilizing formal education, experience, statistical knowledge, and problem-solving tools.
• Establishes process control systems.
• Transfers process to high volume manufacturing and provide support in new factory start-up.
• Acts as a liaison with suppliers/vendors.
• Maintains product quality while developing and introducing package cost reduction programs.
• Coordinates the introduction of new package processes into production.
• Using appropriate tools, performs integrity analysis of packages.

PME Specific Role Description includes the following but not limited to:

• SMT material and process development
• SMT AI/ML integration development
• SMT technology (material/process/metrology/equipment) pathfinding & roadmap
• Stencil design/development for new components
• DFM assessment and NUDD risk management
• Process-Material-Component-board-drive interactions
• DOE & Mechanical and Material Lab Tools & Failure Analysis knowledge
• Quality Tools: FMEA, 8D, DMAIC, IPC knowledge etc.
• Statistical Tools: Statistical analysis (JMP/Minitab), GreenBelt/BlackBelt certification
• Special engineering characterization & improvement projects
• Factory emergency taskforce support

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to supervise overall production area.
• Provide clear, regular communication of production priorities, challenges, and status across the shift to meet production schedules, goals and objectives.
• Directly manage Operators team, routinely provide guidance on career development in your team and regularly conducting performance management. engagement activities and monitor attendance.
• Responsible for labor planning and allocation between processes, 6S, line cleanliness, tardiness and training.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Supporting Team to solve day to day excursion, implement line process changes or new implementations for improvements.
• Periodically audit production adherence to visual aids and standard instructions.

In this position, the individual will be responsible for fully supporting the Department Manager on the development of the Company goals, strategy and tactics. The most important being the ability to work with the team to assure the good execution. The individual will work with the team to fully support the company and department goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Documentation: SOP, WI, FMEA, OCAP and Control Plan for related process.
• Ensure effective hand shaking process of new device/product introduction to the line and new process technology capabilities developments.
• Support Automation and development for new automatic and robotic equipment qualification and sustaining.
• Support the Production Line. Report online machine status and issue to reporting manager
• Follow daily/shiftly line issue and production support for automation equipment.
• Continuous improvement on direct/indirect material cost down, UPH, MTBA, and MTBF enhancement program.
• Ensure automation equipment in good performance to meet the goals on quality, yield, and cost, utilization and cycle time.
• Perform automation equipment conversion and set up. Observe 6S on daily job to ensure the continued and smooth production line.
• Able to conduct trainings to Operator/technicians on machine operation and skill improvement.
• Able to replace spare parts and machine buy off.
• Experience in automation equipment’s
• Manage engineer’s logistic needs.
• Any other duties assigned from time base on schedule and unscheduled activities
• Participate in productivity improvement, Lean, Kaizen and similar activities and provide manufacturing process optimization solution

• Coordinating SSD mechanical qualification efforts for new products and change in designs, materials, or processes 
• Involve in mechanical reliability test include but not limited to solder joint analysis, environmental test, mechanical stress & solderability
• Providing recommendations on product release based on package reliability test results
• Jointly assess risk associated with excursions, conversions, reliability  ,qualification issues.
• Manage reliability schedule plan to stakeholders and provide progress update in timely manner
• Coordinate with technician to perform daily execution to meet project schedule
• Initiate failure tracker in JIRA and ensure it's properly closed
• Review Mechanical test result and provide recommendation
• Involve in New Product Introduction phase for tester bring up & resource readiness.

• Ensure that SSD test equipment is functioning optimally, achieving >99.3% slot-on availability and maintaining a high first pass yield.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of test systems to minimize downtime and ensure high reliability.
• Monitor real-time and historical data to detect issues, reduce failures, and maximize equipment uptime.
• Use data analytics to monitor SSD test equipment performance, identify patterns, and anticipate potential issues before they impact production.
• Analyze test equipment data to improve test efficiency, reduce down times, and enhance tester performance.
• Implement real-time monitoring and diagnostic tools to ensure sustained optimal performance of test equipment.
• Analyze equipment performance data to optimize maintenance schedules and extend the life cycle of SSD test equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on sustaining and enhancing the efficiency and reliability of SSD test equipment.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians in sustaining SSD tester, sharing best practices for maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with production, quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operation and continuous improvement in SSD testing.
• Provide detailed technical reports and presentations to management regarding equipment performance and improvement initiatives.