Job Description

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\xc2\xae, G-Technology\xe2\x84\xa2, SanDisk\xc2\xae and WD\xc2\xae brands.

Today\'s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It\'s You & Western Digital. Together, we\'re the next BIG thing in data.



As a Principal Hardware Validation Engineer, your primary job focus is to develop, maintain, and execute Electrical Validation Tests and FA on early development SSD products to ensure operational performance meets specifications. You will also work closely with internal and external teams to help guide PCBA design changes for layout improvement and design for testability (DFT). The ideal candidate would be passionate about hardware development with solid EE fundamentals, significant lab experience, and prior experience in Python test automation.

The expectations from the principal engineer are as follows:

• Board-level Hardware testing & debugging
• Understanding of high-speed oscilloscopes and best-practice probing concerns/techniques, power supplies, electronic loads,
• Power Delivery Network (PDN) testing and analysis, Voltage regulator Monitoring circuit understanding and functional characterization
• Power backup circuit understanding and testing.
• Knowledge of System communication bus (I2C, SPI, SMBus, High speed ) protocols and performing testing/characterization as part of EVT plans
• Perform system-level testing across Voltage /temperature corners. Host power cycling/loss testing and stressed overnight functional testing etc.
• HW Validation Plan creation and reports generation
• Developing validation test cases with automation is good for having skill
• Supporting Failure Analysis
• Knowledgeable of high-speed digital design like PCIe, DDR4/5 high-speed memory elements, and a good understanding of serial communications protocols.
• Understanding on schematics /architectures /PCB design and datasheets is a must
• They must be able to solve problems daily, schedule time appropriately, and overcome technical challenges. The ability to interface comfortably with cross-functional teams is a must.

• BE//BTECH/ with 8+ yrs experience and MTECH /MS with 7+ yrs experience
• Experience with high-speed, high-frequency oscilloscope measurements.
• Strong understanding of technical specifications - voltage supply requirements in particular.
• Experience with frequency domain and FFT measurements is a plus.
• Experience with CAD for PCB layouts is a plus.
• Experience with rework/soldering is a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages and test automation. Python preferred.
• Proficient with MS Excel. Advanced user for post processing of data preferred.
• Self-driven and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be detail-oriented with good organization and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to plan and execute work independently.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Capable of working in a cross functional team environment .

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