Principal Engineer, Development Engineering - SIT Lab

Western Digital • Rochester, MN

3d

About The Position

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. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Hardware Engineering Experience
• Project Management Experience
• Experience validating complex computer systems in a hands-on environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed failure analysis and independently investigate system hardware and software issues
• Experience with storage interface protocols (SAS / SATA)
• Customer Facing Experience

Nice To Haves

• Application-level programming (Java, C++, C#, etc.)
• Application-level scripting (Python, Perl, Tcl, etc.)
• Experience installing and operating Windows and Linux server storage systems
• Ability to speak about complex technical topics with customers and stakeholders
• Industry speciation knowledge

Responsibilities

• Verify the compatibility of Western Digital storage drives in enterprise customer systems
• Create test schedules, write reports, and communicate written and verbal status to stakeholders
• Work closely with development engineering and customer technical support to ensure the quality of the product's design and to verify that the product works flawlessly in the customer's systems
• Configure systems for test, then monitor and analyze drive logs, system logs, bus signals, etc. to determine test status
• Isolate, analyze, and document test failures as they occur
• Develop and maintain test scripts and automation

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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