Manufacturing Engineer - Instrumentation and Control 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®, and WD_BLACK™.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems and automation solutions for manufacturing processes. 
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensors, drives, and instrumentation issues. 
• Optimize machine performance, reliability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). 
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for equipment failures. 
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning, and validation activities. 
• Develop and update electrical drawings, control logic documentation, and standard operating procedures. 
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to ensure operational excellences. 

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

Qualifications

Qualifications 

REQUIRED: 

• Master's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related engineering discipline. 

PREFERRED: 

• Knowledge of industrial networks, instrumentation, and electrical systems. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Good communication and teamwork abilities. 
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Mitsubishi, Omron). 

SKILLS 

• Strong foundational knowledge in instrumentation principles, control theory, and process automation. 
• Familiarity with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), SCADA systems, and DCS architecture. 
• Understanding of sensor technologies (pressure, temperature, flow, displacement, vision systems). 
• Exposure to data acquisition systems and signal conditioning. 
• Knowledge of calibration standards and metrology practices is an added advantage. 
• Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent) is preferred. 
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage. 

Additional Information

WD 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.

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