Electronics Design Engineering

Western Digital•Rochester, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

You'll validate cutting-edge mixed-signal chips that make hard disk drives work—literally in the path where data gets written and read. Work on next-gen Preamp technology, solve real hardware challenges, and learn from both junior and senior engineers who'll help you grow. What You'll Do Characterize next-gen Preamp chips using high-frequency RF test gear (Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers) Automate testing workflows – write/modify TCL scripts to speed up validation cycles Debug signal integrity issues on prototype boards; run failure analysis and publish findings Partner with chip designers and vendors – test theories, verify fixes, optimize HDD performance Build test plans from scratch – design experiments, collect data, document what works (and what doesn't) First 90 days: Ramp on Preamp architecture → Support component testing → Ship your first automated test scripts This role is part of WD's early career development program. WD's early career development program is ideal for individuals at the early stages of their professional career. Participants receive foundational training through structured onboarding, mentorship, and a curated development curriculum. The responsibilities of this role are typically aligned with candidates who have approximately 0–2+ years of relevant professional experience, though candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you at any point in the future required
Solid analog fundamentals – you understand RF design, transmission lines, and signal integrity
Hands-on lab skills – comfortable with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and high-speed measurement setups
Coding for automation – can write test scripts (TCL preferred, but adaptable)

Nice To Haves

Verilog/SystemVerilog, VHDL, or FPGA experience
PCB layout tools (KiCAD, Altium, etc.)
HDD architecture knowledge
ModelSim simulation experience

Responsibilities

Characterize next-gen Preamp chips using high-frequency RF test gear (Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers)
Automate testing workflows – write/modify TCL scripts to speed up validation cycles
Debug signal integrity issues on prototype boards; run failure analysis and publish findings
Partner with chip designers and vendors – test theories, verify fixes, optimize HDD performance
Build test plans from scratch – design experiments, collect data, document what works (and what doesn't)

Benefits

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
the WD Savings 401(k) Plan