Western Digital Technician Engineering 

Thailand, Khlong Chik Subdistrict 

693141578

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation, development and operation of Hard disk drive and HAMR technology tribology component head and media testing.
• Work on various tribometers and testers, focusing on the new development of Blade HDD-like testing in environmental chambers, to characterise mechanical, electrical and magnetic performance, reliability and lifetime of head designs and media pairings.
• Direct operators to receive, inspect and index parts and materials entering the lab.
• Assist the supervisor to direct a team of Engineering Operator personnel that perform 24-7 operational tribology testing and assist with their training needs.
• Assist the Supervisor and other technicians, to ensure all Tribology equipment and testers are available, operated without deviation from official procedures, are well maintained and meet contamination, ESD and safety/hazard requirements.
• Manipulate raw data manually or through Marco's into spreadsheets and data analysis software, then construct MS PowerPoint presentations based on standard templates for Engineer review.
• Own specific tester statistical process control and preventative maintenance activities per IMS/ISO standards.
• Assist the team of Operators for lab tidiness (6S) and cleanliness.
• Assist in development of macros and setup of testers to enable the required testing and desired data output.
• Assist with Helium gas cylinder changes.
• Perform statistical data analysis on software such as JMP.
• Train other operators & technicians for tester operation, data analysis and report.
• Train new Technician on tester operation and engineering test concepts.
• Manage testing schedule with Operators and Engineers.
• Lead to perform 1st & 2nd level FA and debug of any testing issues and report to Engineer or Management level.
• Other adhoc duties as assigned, including wider Development departmental tasks and team building events.
• Attend and participate in training as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum Diploma in a technical field such as Electronics or Engineering.
• A minimum of 0-2 years of experience in R&D / Industry or Academic Research / Testing / Characterization or related field.
• Operator or Technician experience.

PREFERRED:

• Preferred Bachelors in a technical field such as Electronics or Engineering.
• Experienced with hard-disk drive technology is preferred.
• Experience with Test Engineering, Guzik, Blade, other HGA/slider tester.
• Previous experience as a R&D / Research / Testing / Characterization engineer or academic researcher
• Python, Matlab, JMP, Visual Basic, MS Excel, VBA macro. C++

SKILLS:

• Fair in Microsoft Office tools such as Powerpoint, Excel, and Word
• Fair in Reading, Writing, and listening of English
• Able to develop relationships of trust and confidence with team and work as good teamwork.