Western Digital · 15 hours ago
Principal Engineer - Electronics Architecture and System Design
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expWestern Digital is a leading company in data storage technology, committed to powering global innovation. They are seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer specializing in Electronics Architecture and System Design to lead the development of cutting-edge electronic systems and drive technological advancements.
Big DataComputerHardwareManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Must understand all system implications and provide a robust electronics solution for our products
Utilize core functions for various IP that is developed while ensuring we meet performance, cost and reliability goals
Must be able to understand and optimize power, thermal, mechanical, and electrical aspects
Support Servo-Mechanical team with Spindle and VCM design, Load/unload power simulations, seek headroom simulations, spin up/down simulations
Design, simulate, and validate power and voltage regulator systems for accuracy, stability, thermal management, and ripple control
Set up and review power integrity analysis and signal integrity analysis with internal core teams and outside services
Work with internal FW teams to bring up and validate new devices, understand needs and optimizations for future product plans and execute those needs with new device and PCBA designs
Develop new silicon devices with core teams and materials to support our product needs such as SOC features, PLSI features, unique NAND devices, power management devices, and sensors
Work with internal and core materials teams to understand component costs to make tradeoff analysis for each system to ensure best cost and performance solutions
Gain information from core functions such as SoC power analysis, egress data rates, Power LSI efficiency, Spindle motor parameters to generate power, VCM parameters to control speed in power loss, Memory and NAND device specifications for Egress and SOC interface requirements
Work with internal or outsourced service to capture the schematic, complete layout and produce manufacturing Gerber files and documentation
Work with factory, core teams, and suppliers to create new part numbers, execute component qualification, create Bill of Materials for new assemblies, release new PCBA drawings, and complete DFM reviews for new board designs
Support customer facing internal and core teams with product specs, presentations, and rapidly resolving and customer issues
Support content solutions team electronics needs for OEM products, proposal reviews, design reviews, cost analysis, and issue resolution
Perform and direct lab work as needed for experiments, validation of new devices, and validation of new board designs
Lead cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of electronic solutions
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration of electronic components
Troubleshoot complex issues and provide innovative solutions to engineering challenges
Develop and maintain system-level specifications and design documentation
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the team
Qualification
Required
Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field
10+ years of experience in electronics engineering with a focus on system architecture and design
Advanced knowledge of electronics architecture and system design principles
Proven track record of leading complex electronic system design projects
Expertise in circuit design, analysis, and PCB layout
Strong understanding of signal integrity and EMC principles
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python
Experience with FPGA design and implementation
Skilled in using CAD tools for electronic design
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations in electronics engineering
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership abilities and experience mentoring junior engineers
Exceptional communication skills and ability to present complex technical concepts clearly
Innovative mindset with a passion for pushing technological boundaries
Preferred
Experience in Hard Disk Drive, SSD, or consumer electronics industries preferred
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
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
Company
Western Digital
Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$901.37M2023-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $1.37M
2023-01-31Post Ipo Equity· $900M
2015-09-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Sesh Tirumala
SVP, CIO
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Founder
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