Senior Director of IT DevOps - Manufacturing Technology

Western Digital CorpSan Jose, CA
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About The Position

We are seeking a visionary Senior Director of DevOps to lead our manufacturing technology transformation, driving smart automation, data-driven operations, and cloud modernization across our manufacturing enterprise. This strategic role will spearhead the convergence of IT and OT systems, implementing cutting-edge DevOps practices specifically tailored for manufacturing environments.

Requirements

  • 20+ years of experience in manufacturing technology, industrial automation, or related fields
  • Proven track record of successful digital transformation in high volume transactions environment
  • Experience leading large-scale system modernization projects
  • Strong background in both IT and OT (Operational Technology) systems
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines for manufacturing software deployment
  • Knowledge of version control and configuration management for manufacturing systems
  • Understanding of agile methodologies adapted for manufacturing environments
  • Experience with monitoring and observability for manufacturing systems
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, C#, Java, etc.)
  • Deep expertise in manufacturing execution systems (MES), SCADA, and PLCs
  • Experience with industrial protocols (OPC-UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT)
  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices
  • Experience with predictive maintenance and condition monitoring systems
  • Expertise in cloud platforms with manufacturing focus (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT)
  • Experience with edge computing platforms and industrial gateways
  • Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for manufacturing applications
  • Knowledge of infrastructure as code for manufacturing environments
  • Understanding of industrial cybersecurity and OT network security

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of unified manufacturing platforms integrating IoT, AI/ML, and automation systems
  • Architect comprehensive data collection systems from manufacturing equipment and sensors
  • Design and implement platform engineering solutions for real-time manufacturing data processing
  • Establish Statistical Process Control (SPC) frameworks with automated data collection and analysis
  • Oversee edge computing solutions for manufacturing floor operations
  • Implement automated data validation, cleansing, and standardization processes
  • Design dashboards and analytics platforms for manufacturing KPIs and metrics
  • Lead implementation of machine learning models for process optimization
  • Drive adoption of advanced analytics for yield improvement and defect reduction
  • Orchestrate complete data pipeline transformation from shop floor to executive dashboards
  • Design data lakes and warehouses optimized for manufacturing time-series data
  • Lead ETL/ELT process automation for manufacturing data workflows
  • Establish data governance and lineage tracking for manufacturing operations
  • Drive real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures for manufacturing processes
  • Develop cloud migration strategies for manufacturing systems and applications
  • Implement hybrid cloud solutions balancing security, latency, and compliance requirements
  • Lead cloud-native application development for manufacturing operations
  • Design disaster recovery and business continuity solutions for critical manufacturing systems
  • Establish multi-cloud strategies for manufacturing system resilience
  • Define and implement DevOps practices tailored for manufacturing environments
  • Establish CI/CD pipelines for manufacturing software and firmware deployments
  • Drive adoption of microservices architecture for manufacturing applications
  • Implement containerization strategies for manufacturing system portability
  • Lead API-first development for manufacturing system integrations
  • Establish secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices for manufacturing environments
  • Integrate security practices into DevOps workflows (DevSecOps)
  • Champion DevOps evangelism and knowledge sharing across the organization

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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Director

Industry

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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