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Principal Engineer, Development Engineering at WesternDigital
WesternDigitalBangPa-in, PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA, th·9h ago
Entry LevelFull-timeMachine LearningAIML
Salary Range
$14,280 - $19,320 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
BE integration engineer and technical project lead responsible for evaluating how new wafer-level designs and materials perform through back-end slider processing. The role blends hands-on materials characterization, cross-team coordination, technology milestone tracking, and emerging AI/ML capability development — all within a HAMR recording head manufacturing environment.  Examples include:
• Wafer-to-slider BE assessment — Evaluate wafer designs at BE through process mapping, electrical measurements, and surface characterization using AFM, SEM, and FIB-TEM techniques.
• Technology milestone ownership — Tracks and drives BE evaluations for multiple technology milestones, coordinating DOE (Design of Experiment) builds, lapping, and post-process inspections.
• Cross-functional coordination — Leads a bi-weekly WF/BE interlock meeting that bridges wafer-level (front-end) teams with BE development, managing agendas and ensuring alignment across engineers in multiple geographies.
• AI/ML initiatives — Drives projects using machine learning and WD's ML platform for data-driven prediction of slider performance metrics.
• Process automation — Develops scripts for ISA data automation, missing lot checking, and multi-step query tools to improve team efficiency.
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About WesternDigital
Western Digital is a global leader in data storage solutions, providing innovative technologies to manage, store, and protect digital information. Headquartered in the United States, the company has been at the forefront of the storage industry since its founding in 1970, evolving from a semiconductor manufacturer to a pioneer in hard drives, solid-state drives, and cloud storage solutions. With a strong presence in both consumer and enterprise markets, Western Digital plays a critical role in enabling the digital transformation across various sectors, including entertainment, healthcare, and enterprise data centers. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of storage products, including high-capacity hard drives, high-performance solid-state drives, and data center solutions tailored for scalability and reliability. Key features of their products include advanced data protection technologies, energy efficiency, and seamless integration with cloud platforms. Western Digital serves a diverse audience, from individual consumers seeking reliable storage for personal devices to large enterprises requiring robust data management systems. Their solutions are designed to meet the growing demands of data-intensive applications, ensuring speed, durability, and ease of use. Western Digital has achieved significant milestones, including being a key supplier to major cloud service providers and holding a leading market share in the storage industry. The company’s unique value proposition lies in its ability to combine cutting-edge technology with decades of expertise, delivering solutions that address the evolving needs of the digital age. By continuously innovating and investing in research and development, Western Digital remains a trusted partner for organizations and individuals alike, ensuring that data is stored securely and accessed efficiently.
