Engineer, Tooling Development Engineering

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

Develop high efficiency, high quality, precision, low cost HDA/HSA Assembly Tooling, manual/automated that meet staging and new product design requirement, Tooling KPIs and schedules while providing Manufacturing Operations flexibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, Design, and Deploy automated or manual Tooling to assemble HDA/HSA prior to transfer to HVM engineering (from clean room to backend).
• Coordinator for vendor outsourced projects.
• Tooling coordinator and schedule owner for NPL lines & tooling development projects.
• Support APM in program scoping (tooling impact, cost & schedule).
• Support DFM studies, QFD, TCTF, FEA, DOE, engineering analysis (tolerance studies, GR&R, FEA, simulations, engineering calculations, etc.)
• Prepare WEDR reviews – TDRD-FMEA, concept review, final design.
• Prepare & maintain tool documentations – Design review, technical drawings & schematics, BOM, spare parts, setup, preventive maintenance.
• Support databases - eTRF, ePDM, AME design rules, tooling conversion costs.
• Capital preparation: NPL and prototype development budget estimates, calculate ROI, justify to CRB, support MPS replication planning.
• Support HVM 1st line replication planning and execution.
• Manage tool logistics/ shipments, and related resources.
• Manage R&D & NPL budget & procurement (budget forecast, spending control & monitoring, PR justifications, vendor selection & asset transfers).
• Provide 1st level support to NPL & HVM technicians (training & supervision) for lab prototype setup and production tool related issues.
• SMEs (subject matter experts) in HDA/ HSA assembly technologies - vision systems, screw driving, pick & place, AGV (auto gage verification), screw autofeed, auto dycem, measurement devices, control systems, and qualified SEMI S2 internal auditors.
• Sustaining support – prototype designs & evaluations for continuous KPI improvements.
• Provide guidance to local vendors to improve services and capabilities to meet factory demands
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Master Degree / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• More than 2 years of experience

SKILLS:

• Well ability to using Solid works software to design tooling and fixture for product qualification/prototype/automation system.
• Thoroughly understand GDT concept, and application, and be able to train others to appropriate use for tooling fixture design.
• Good knowledge in Technical/analytical/Mechanical analysis.
• Good command in spoken and written.
• Problem solving skill
• Able to track data, analyze and solve the problems on HSA/HDA tooling fixture & Equipment to perform corrective actions to meet customers’ requirements accordingly.

Additional Information

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