Early Career Talent - Mechanical Simulation Engineer (MS or Ph.D. only) (Role Begins Summer 2026)

Western Digital • San Jose, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• Working with internal manufacturing teams, perform various analysis to ensure robust, high volume manufacturing tooling and processes.

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 Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level