Senior Software Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

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, WD_BLACK, and SanDisk Professional 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.

Job Description
Summary of the Role:
As a
Senior Software Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering,
you will be responsible for the development, qualification, and release of Test Engineering software to support and enhance manufacturing test processes. This role involves designing, debugging, and maintaining software for Testers, AOI systems, Cell Controllers, and Robotics, ensuring performance, stability, and compliance with requirements. You will collaborate closely with process and manufacturing engineers to investigate production issues, conduct system studies, and implement improvements. You will actively participate in cross-functional meetings such as 8D, FMEA, and Test Strategy sessions to address quality and reliability challenges. Additionally, you will maintain rigorous software version control and documentation while upholding safety standards and regulations throughout all activities.

Job Responsibilities And Role Accountabilities

• Responsible for the development, qualification, and release of Test Engineering (TE) software.
• Conduct software evaluations to ensure performance, stability, and compliance with requirements.
• Develop software solutions to support new test methodologies, improve process and equipment efficiency, and enhance quality.
• Maintain proper software version control and documentation.
• Develop, debug, qualify, and maintain software for Testers, AOI systems, Cell Controllers, and Robotics.
• Support process engineers, manufacturing engineers (ME), and production teams in investigating production issues or events.
• Perform system studies and evaluations in response to abnormalities or improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct feasibility studies, design, and develop software that aligns with evolving test methodologies and operational goals.
• Attend and contribute to 8D and FMEA meetings to address quality and reliability issues.
• Participate in weekly Test Strategy meetings to align software development with test objectives.
• Understand and take ownership of safety responsibilities.
• Perform all job functions in a safe manner.
• Adhere to all safety and health regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
• Atleast 3 to 5 years of industry experience in software development is highly desirable.
• Previous experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, or Software Programmer is highly preferred.
• Experience in developing software interface with hardware component or working with instrumentation APIs.
• Experience in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining media test equipment software to support media test process requirement.
• Familiar with OOP, multithreading/multiprocessing, socket programming concept.

Technical Requirements

• C++ Programming Language
• Software Development
• Object-Oriented Programming
• AOI
• QNX
• Linux
• Desktop Application Development
• Application Programming Interface
• Multithreading/Multithreading Development
• Socket Programming

Skills And Competency Requirements

• Spotfire for data analysis
• Test Engineering Software Development, Qualification, and Release
• Software Evaluation for Performance, Stability, and Compliance
• Software Solution Development for Test Methodologies and Process Optimization
• Software Version Control and Documentation Management
• Software Development, Debugging, Qualification, and Maintenance for Testers, AOI Systems, Cell Controllers, and Robotics
• Production Issue Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
• System Studies and Abnormality Evaluations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration for Feasibility Studies and Software Design
• Participation in 8D and FMEA Quality and Reliability Processes
• Test Strategy Alignment and Software Development Planning

Other Requirements

• Object oriented methodology
• Computer networking
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
• Communication and Meeting Participation
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Project Management

Additional Information
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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 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 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 Western Digital 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 Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email