Western Digital Senior Engineer Automation Development Engineering 

Philippines, Baguio 

388181610

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Operation/Manufacturing Team, cross department & other technical team to define, identify and implement the success criteria of the software/system project.
• Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation systems and software to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Sustaining automation server and database.
• Develop software (scripts) that automate the execution of test cases / procedures. Develop software to automate the testing of applications and hardware.
• Develop webpage and setup system for Automation Project.
• Develop all activities around software project kickoffs, scope definition, design reviews, acceptance testing, and weekly progress reports.
• Continuously monitor and measure software development project and activities to identify and communicate potential issues, risks, or problems in a timely fashion and provide corrective action options to drive to resolution.
• Examine existing software frameworks for opportunities to automate. Research and create new and customized automation solutions.
• Prepare Budgetary application with ROI justification.
• Identify and document all software project milestones and deliverables and keep project always plans up to date, including resource allocations, tracking hours, monitoring schedules, milestones, deliverables, updating percentage completion, etc.
• Provide insight around potential risks and opportunities, resolve conflict, initiate resolution and deliver results.

Required:

• Degree in computer science, Mechanical, EE or mechatronics Engineering, or another quantitative discipline
• He/She has deep technical programming knowledge such as C++/C#, Python, assembly language visual studio code
• Basic knowledge of Robotic Operating System (ROS).
• Possess strong knowledge in robotic system troubleshooting and process control.
• Experience in fundamental robotic software architecture module, system integration, design and passion in disruptive automation development and approaches.
• Capable to work independently with internal Operation/Production team, cross department and automation team for new automation development and existing automation tools upgrade.
• Experience in design and managing new Automation on software part along with Automation hardware team.
• Possess strong knowledge in Automation system troubleshooting and process control.

Preferred:

• Understand PLC logic and basic / advanced software programming (C#, C++) to enhance automation logic, system flow efficiency and / or detection capability.
• Additional Advantage: Participation in RoboCup and RobotCon competitions.
• Hands on experienced in high volume manufacturing automation software development and programming.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate with different hierarchy levels from diverse geographical area and culture.
• Strategically focused, impact oriented, highly organized and adaptable.
• Fluent in English and local Asian language, both spoken and written

Skills:

• Understand machine learning, data mining, quantitative analysis, artificial intelligence and predictive modeling is a plus
• Knowledge in programming with PLC, C#, C++, Robotic Operating System (ROS) is preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, analyze and understand problems and conceptualize solutions.
• Need to have a passion, determination to uncover root cause and derive long term solution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Good mind mapping and proficient in MS Excel, MS Project and Powerpoint presentation.