Western Digital Robotics Engineering Technician 

United States, California, San Jose 

666005290

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As Robotics Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining specific tools on a Media manufacturing line in a class 100 cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and collaborate effectively; they will demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet. Candidates must be flexible to work an 8 hour Shift Monday to Friday and overtime, as required by the team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance per schedule and MMM (Manufacturing Maintenance Manual) procedures for assigned tool set.

• Identifying the purposes and goals of robotic applications or machines in Media development.

  • Creating prototypes based on early designs.

  • Performing quality control and function tests to gauge performance.

  • Determining the causes of malfunctions and errors.

  • Adhering to developing timelines and budgetary guidelines through all stages of the design process.

  • Monitoring the performances of newly deployed applications and machines.

  • Writing reports, usage instructions and maintenance guidelines for robotics systems.

• Work on production conveyors .

Required:

• Bachelor’s or AA degree in Robotic engineering, computer science or a similar field.
• Individuals who are a Certified Motion Control Professional, Certified Robot Integrator, Certified System Integrator or Certified Vision Professional from the Association for Advancing Automation may also be quality candidates. 3 to 5 years of experience working with Adept and Epson robots in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in computer-aided drafting and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software used to create system designs.
• Expertise in using tools such as welding and soldering equipment to make prototypes
• In-depth knowledge of computer science, machine learning, mathematics, physics and mechanics
• Analytical skills to develop designs and interpret test results
• Problem-solving skills to identify problems and uncover solutions while troubleshooting
• Strong oral and written communications to explain complex terms to individuals who lack expertise and compose clear manuals and instructions
• Time management skills to reach design process milestones within given timelines
• Designs and develops robotic prototypes. Constructs, configures, tests, and debugs robots and robotic systems. Installs, operates, calibrates, and maintains Adept and Epson robots. Ensures that robotic machines operate safely, dependably, and with precision; identifies and implements modifications.

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 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.