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Staff Mechanical Failure Analysis Engineer - HDD

Western Digital

Shanghai, Shanghai, China Full-time

Posted 21 Oct 2026 · Engineering

Job description

Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for HDD Teardown FA all customers from China. Owning of the mechanical failure analysis process and equipment. Documentation of all observations and conclusions through images, teardown analysis and possible cause of failure. Discussing the FA findings and communicating the next course of analysis. General housekeeping, including maintenance logs and calibration schedule for all lab equipment Ability to interact across all levels of the organization. Provide effective information on tool or process improvements related to FA. Qualifications EDUCATION: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent EXPERIENCE:  2-5 years of experience in hard disk drive or related industry REQUIRED SKILLS: Strong written and verbal English communication skills Hands-on individual who enjoys lab work and performs analysis using high-power microscopes and precision equipment PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Basic knowledge of hard disk drive and head/disk interface Familiarity with analytical techniques: Raman, FTIR, SEM, and TOF-SIMS  Familiarity with electrical failure analysis methodology and interpretation of findings Data analytical skills Additional Information Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.   Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com. Company Description At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™ brands. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.
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Experience mentioned: 2–5 years

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