27 Jul
Technologist Electrical Engineer Embedded Firmware
California, Sanjose , 95101 Sanjose USA

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Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • As part of a talented and motivated team that is Agile in nature, you will get an opportunity to work and collaborate on unique and challenging problems that allow you to learn and grow in multiple disciplines.
  • Design, develop, implement, verify, and maintain next-generation Self-Servo-Write firmware, focusing on sensing and servo control relating to read-channel functionalities orpreamps, power drivers, and motors (including thermal actuators, VCMs, PZT actuators, and spindle motors)
  • Develop firmware and Matlab tools to bring up, maintain and enhance the functionality of either new or existing SoCs, read channels and/or power drivers
  • Collaborate with other organizations (both within the company and with outside vendors) to design and develop new SoCs and new features for the read channel and/or power driver & preamps
  • Validate drive hardware platform used to perform Self-Servo-Write function, including SoC, power driver, motor, and mechanics
  • Collaborate with servo control experts to develop key metrics for data collection and statistical analysis
  • Act as a role model to others by sharing ideas, solutions, and information, and serve as a mentor for junior engineers

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Ph.D./MS/BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related fields with 3+ years of experience in developing real-time embedded firmware or software
  • Expertise in digital and analog electronics
  • Real-time development background in C/C (object-oriented design experience is a strong plus)

PREFERRED:

  • Experience with ARM processors, RTOS, Assembly, and Lua are a plus
  • The ability to use firmware debug tools and lab equipment to design and troubleshoot, as well as some MATLAB knowledge is essential
  • Experience with Control Systems, Hardware Design, or Digital Signal Processing is preferred

SKILLS:

  • Good teamwork, strong analytical and communication skills, and an Agile / Lean mindset are important

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

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.

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