Western Digital New College Grad Mechanical Simulation Engineer MS PhD 

United States, California, San Jose 

485376562

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

As a Mechanical Simulation Engineer, you will join an international team of experts developing leading edge mechanical technologies and solutions for the industry’s most demanding HDD products. As part of a cross functional team, you will be working within a broad collection of engineering disciplines all focused on delivering exceptional products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Simulation of complex HDD servo-mechanical systems using various finite element analysis methods, including statics, dynamics, electromagnetics, vibro-acoustic and computational fluid dynamics.
• Perform correlation experiments to validate simulation results.
• Partner with mechanical and servo design engineers to optimized designs and recommend novel solutions to achieve demanding product requirements.

Required:

• Current student, pursuing a MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering and graduating between December 2024 and June 2025
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated analysis skills through industrial experience and/or academic projects.
• Proficient using mechanical analysis & design tools (e.g. ANSYS, Hyperworks, Matlab, SolidWorks).
• Fundamental knowledge of dynamics and vibration control, testing & associated data analysis.
• Hands-on laboratory experience using Laser Doppler Vibrometers, Fourier analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of machine learning a plus.
• Ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials combined with relevant work experience performing finite element analysis of complex structures and systems.

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

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.