Robotics & Automation Controls Staff Engineer jobs at Western Digital in United States, San Jose

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a metrology engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing precise, robust, and high‐throughput solutions to control high volume manufacturing of complex, three dimensional thin film magnetic read/write head structures. Examples of projects include developing automated device inspection recipes to detect defects with machine learning and spectroscopic ellipsometer models to measure thin film thickness and index. To accomplish this objective, you will need to collaborate closely with process engineering teams that support wafer manufacturing operations.

• Work independently with minimal supervision in the Manufacturing Metrology group to
  • Develop, document, optimize, and sustain automated inspection recipes and process control solutions
  • Develop and refine technical methods/processes to identify root causes of operational issues, process inefficiencies, and measurement deviations.
  • Establish accurate baseline measurements and qualification of metrology solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams across the fab
  • Deploy robust metrology system calibration and correlation strategies
  • Identify and resolve equipment issues, collaborating with equipment engineering teams and tool vendors to ensure optimal tool performance.
• Cross-train within Metrology Engineering to ensure seamless support coverage across teams.
• Partner with engineering and quality teams to analyze real-time metrology data, identify process deviations, and implement automated corrective strategies to improve yield and reduce cycle time.
• Summarize, document, and present results to technical and executive audiences to drive data-driven improvements.
• Communicate effectively with both management and shop floor.
• Display comfort and skill in presenting issues/findings.

Required:

• B.S. or M.S. in physics, chemistry, engineering (chemical, mechanical, electrical), material science
• Minimum of 0-3 years of work experience depending on education
• Programming/scripting experience in any of SQL, Python, Matlab, JSL, C#, etc. required
• Strong detail-oriented work habits.
• Ability to complete projects on schedule
• Practical understanding of electronics and mechatronics as applied to modern industrial measurement tools.

Preferred:

• Engineers are required to be hands on (equipment, wafers) so clean room and wafer fabrication / processing experience is preferred
• Practical knowledge of image processing (filtering, FFT, convolution, re-sampling, cropping, etc.) and computer vision (edge detection, object detection, feature matching, segmentation, thresholding, etc.) preferred
• Experience in machine learning (unsupervised, supervised, classification, neural networks, etc.) and optimizing defect capture rate by confusion matrix analysis strongly preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent skills in problem solving, data analysis, statistics, and both written and oral communications.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

You’ll be solving real problems, not theoretical ones, by turning massive amounts of machine-generated data into insights using Machine Learning, GenAI, LLMs, and more.

What you’ll do (and grow doing):

• Build and maintain custom internal software tools used to process, analyze, and visualize HDD development and production data.

• Develop ETL systems, web-based dashboards, ML models, and analytics pipelines that help product engineers innovate.

• Contribute to GenAI/LLM use cases—helping select and implement base models and embedding strategies for real-world deployment.

• Design prompt and token-based GenAI solutions that support classification, pattern recognition, and trend visualization.

• Work hands-on with modern frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), tools (Python, C/C++, Node.js, Kafka), and databases (MongoDB, MySQL, Elasticsearch).

• Join in on architecture discussions, code reviews, and collaborative problem solving.

• Create internal guides and documentation that make your tools accessible to other engineers.

• Work on-site in a close-knit, fast-paced, highly collaborative team that values ownership, curiosity, and continuous learning.

• A recent MS or PhD grad in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. (Dec 2024 - Dec 2025 Graduates only)

• Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you at any point in the future required.

• Experience with Python (Jupyter), C/C++, and at least one ML or AI framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).

• Completed coursework or hands-on projects involving GenAI, LLMs, or machine learning.

• Comfort working with both relational and non-relational databases.

• Bonus if you’ve dabbled in: Kafka, Kubernetes, Jenkins, RESTful APIs, JavaScript, Node.js.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

As the Chief of Staff for Western Digital’s VP of Corporate Real Estate & Workplace (CREW), you’ll serve as a strategic thought partner and advisor for the VP and play a key leadership role in the organization. With a keen understanding of the business context, you’ll partner to translate business to people needs and establish and govern a diverse portfolio of strategic initiatives. The role requires high-energy, outstanding communication skills, forward-thinking, intimate understanding of the business and operations requirements, and drive to influence accountability and execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and manage the organization’s operational rhythm, allowing for transparency, consistency, and proactive planning.
• Establish and maintain cadence for key meetings and processes that help drive team and stakeholder connectedness, alignment, and engagement.
• Lead cross functional strategic and transformational projects, drive workforce planning, and project plan activities for the organization as needed.
• Manage a team that includes ELT / HQ liaison and CREW Financial Management (oversight of OPEX and CapEx processes).
• Influence a network of stakeholders driving engagement improvements and process simplification wherever possible.
• Curate a network of internal and external stakeholders that complement and provide insight to advance the WDC & CREW agenda.
• Foster a culture of trust, strengths-based development, healthy debate, and inclusion for all
• Provide partnership across teams for the organization of cross company projects / reporting / initiatives.

Communications Responsibilities:

We’re looking for a strategic communicator to shape and amplify the voice of the CREW organization.

• Craft and drive the narrative for CREW’s vision, strategy, and key results across internal and external audiences.
• Lead all CREW communications, championing change and embedding best practices.
• Serve as the strategic liaison with Corporate Communications to ensure alignment between business goals and messaging.
• The CoS works closely with EVP’s and CoS of Finance, Global Operations and ELT; communication partners and business leaders across the enterprise, as well as our external vendors and partners.

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 15 years of relevant work experience in a global, diverse organization
• 8 or more years in a strategic business or consulting role with a focus on talent operations, strategy and planning, or organizational change
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex projects with multi-function stakeholders and Teams

PREFERRED

• Strategic thinking with the ability to see the big picture, balancing short- and long-term objectives.
• Most importantly, the ability to interpret business strategy, connect it to the people priorities and see them through to successful implementation
• Organizational and team effectiveness, change leadership and design thinking experience required with the ability to advocate change through influence and trust rather than authority
• Ability to navigate complex and ambiguous environments with an agile mindset ready to pivot and iterate as needed
• Experience serving as an objective sounding board and ability to anticipate the needs of the VP of CREW and CREW team
• Proven success in managing Executive and Board of Directors messaging and presentations
• Disciplined execution skills with influence to effect change and break down barriers to ensure results and impact are delivered
• Ability to build trust and partnering relationships with executives and internal / external
• stakeholders of all levels
• Skilled at synthesizing large amounts of data to identify critical trends and present data in an impactful way and a consulting mindset
• Ability to ideate, test, iterate and implement new initiatives with a keen focus on change management and development of strong ecosystem partnerships for collective success

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

This role reports to the Director, Executive Compensation and helps oversee executive compensation initiatives and/or programs and develops, implements, and administers executive compensation policy and practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the Director, Executive Compensation and the outside Compensation Advisory firm to develop, analyze and execute competitive total compensation programs for our executive leaders. Competitive total compensation programs include base pay, short-term incentive plans, long-term incentive plans, retention programs and severance plans, as well as any other programs and benefits related to the executive leadership team.
• Conduct ongoing global market analysis of long-term incentives, build ranges and participation in third-party or custom surveys. Monitor trends and provide thought leadership regarding the attraction and retention of talent.
• Manages the administration of our global LTI compensation programs including time-based equity (RSUs) and cash plans, vesting schedules and monthly award grant process and approval preparation. Collaborate with finance, stock administration, and other departments to ensure seamless integration and alignment of LTI programs with company policies and objectives.
• Acts as internal consultant/advisor HR staff and senior leaders. Makes recommendations to senior leaders on executive compensation issues.
• Support with the preparation of materials for the Compensation and Talent Committee of the organization’s Board of Directors.
• Partner with legal and the outside Compensation Advisor Firm to support the preparation of the Executive Compensation sections of the proxy statement, including CD&A, proxy tables and CEO pay ratio.
• Support overall compensation programs such as merit, short-term and long-term incentive processes. Create materials to effectively communicate compensation programs, policies and practices to leaders.
• Can conduct research on exec compensation, including review of public-company proxies and other SEC filings. Should be familiar with standard research platforms, including Equilar and Capital IQ.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree plus equivalent work experience and relevant qualifications; CCP preferred.
• Proven experience working in a global environment supporting executive compensation, partnering across functions and geographies to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment preferably within high-tech or manufacturing industries.
• Strong understanding of executive compensation principles, general industry practices, regulations, and both historical and current market trends.
• Extensive work experience in equity programs and executive compensation.
• Working knowledge of high-tech surveys as a Aon Radford SEC filings, Equilar and Capital IQ.
• Self-starter and have the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines and large-scale projects with heavy modeling.
• Must possess effective communication skills and executive presence to advise and influence C-Suite executives.
• Demonstrated ability to act with discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment. Must operate with the highest legal and ethical standards.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to align compensation strategies with business goals.
• Advanced proficiency working with Microsoft Suite and good familiarity in Workday HCM and Advanced Compensation module.
• Analytical mindset and ability to manage large, complex data sets and heavy modeling.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, programming, and integration of robotic automation systems for advanced manufacturing environments.
• Architect and maintain robust control systems involving PLCs, conveyors, and robotic controllers as part of comprehensive automation solutions.
• Perform complex robot path programming and optimization for high-precision, high-efficiency operations.
• Oversee system commissioning efforts, including validation, testing, and troubleshooting of robotic and control systems.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system designs, programming logic, and operational procedures.
• Conduct system performance analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and support cross-functional collaboration across R&D and global manufacturing teams.

REQUIRED

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering, with Master’s preferred.
• Proficient in robot programming platforms such as Epson RC+, SPEL+, or Adept V+.
• Extensive experience with PLC programming and HMI development.
• Expertise in automation systems integrated with machine vision (e.g., Keyence or similar).
• Strong programming capabilities in Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
• Expert knowledge of motion control systems including servo drives, actuators, and VFDs.
• Strong foundation in feedback control systems and PID tuning techniques.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues involving both hardware and software.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial safety standards, especially those related to robotics and automation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams.

SKILLS

• Experience leading automation projects across manufacturing sites, including stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Track record of reducing cycle times or improving OEE through optimization.
• Project management certifications or experience, such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Vendor management and equipment selection experience, especially involving robotic integrators or automation solution providers.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or similar.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overseeing and managing capital projects within the industrial engineering department. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring project timelines and budgets are met
• Define long-term Capital requirement to meet a dynamic product volume mix changes and technology transition.
• Continuously innovate and enhance capital planning system functionality to improve the capability and forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with Operation and Finance team to manage CIP (Construction In Progress) place-in-service schedule for depreciation planning.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in capital request/receipt/depreciation management or a related role within industrial engineering.
• Skills:
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Expertise in PowerBI, Spotfire, & Microsoft Office programs, especially MS Excel, Access, & PowerPoint

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing all operations in Model Shop
• Inventory management
• Equipment Maintenance
• Safety Records
• Scheduling and Reporting of Jobs
• Meet with customers to discuss projects
• Knowledge of materials and tool design is fundamental
• Experience estimating of costs and deliverables is a plus
• Ability to multitask and prioritize scheduling
• Design parts and assemblies in SolidWorks
• Create models and drawings for work done by Model Shop
• Reverse engineering skills and tool modifications is a plus
• PCB design and electro-mechanical experience is helpful
• Program and operate all equipment
• Ability to train other machinists on all equipment
• Familiar with standalone (CAM) and conversational programming
• Ability to edit and troubleshoot part programs on all equipment

Secondary Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating Manual Mill, Toolroom, Lathe as well as CNC Machining Centers.
• Must be proficient at all types of machining center processing.
• Prototrak Mill, Harding Lathe, CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, Surface Grinder
• Must be able to program, set-up and machine from blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions.
• Must have experience with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials.

Software used in fabrication and design

Solidworks, Camworks, EZ-Cam, also need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Equipment List:

Micro-Vu, Trak Mill, Trak Lathe, Wire EDM, Harding Lathe, 4 Axis CNC Mill, TIG Welding, Surface Grinding, 3D Printing, Wafer Dicing, Laser Scanner, Bead Blasting, Shear, Brake, HURCO CNC, 3D Printing, Lincoln Welder, Sodico EDM

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in set up and fixturing of tight tolerance machine work.
• Experience in shop math, tooling technology, blueprint reading and measurement of parts.
• Experience using precision measuring devices in a shop floor environment. (e.g., micrometers, calipers, dial indicators)
• Experience using CAM software. (Mastercam, Surfcam, EZ-Cam)
• Proven capabilities to provide continuous improvement suggestions.
• Experience with 3D printing, both designing and operation.
• Welding knowledge and experience in MIG, TIG, and stick