Company Description
At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.
Job Description
• Responsible for leading, defining and tracking characterization test plans through 3D NAND memory development cycles from first silicon through internal qualification and mass production.
• work with Charatcerisation members globally to bring in the expertise on characterization test methodology on Memory ATE (Automated Test Equipment) Teradyne and Advantest test systems.
• Build expertise of the team as technical consultant to assist silicon debug, validation and test correlation with other test engineering teams across global sites.
•Characterization of all 3D NAND memory technology and designs for logic / functionality, performance, power consumption, timing and some aspects of reliability.
• Maintain close communication with the local design team as well as applications engineering team to ensure the design is meeting both internal and external specifications.
• Prepare and present data to the design team on validation / statistics and work closely to drive issues through closure.
• Customize test coverage and define new test strategy for OEM specific customers.
• Provide test engineering support for design debug activity and failure analysis.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and related with 20+ years of experience in post silicon validation of NAND memory or SOC Design, Testchips, Products. Experience in storage device a plus.
• Strong analytical problem solving skills to troubleshoot variety of system-level issues down to system / device HW/SW.
Extensive expereince in leading larger teams as project lead and enable ramping the team for building expertise in post silicon validation.
• Experience in scripting languages like perl / python etc., is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Leadership skills to enable and drive initiatives globally
Additional Information
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
