Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Western Digital scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job is responsible for delivering the organization outcome as stated:
- Performs technical support activities related to operation with engineering approaches to achieve the organization's goal and to effectively respond teach work request in term of productivity, quality and cost.
- Develops MFG tool and equipment to improve product quality and cost.
- Coordinates with other sections including oversea organization concerning technical issues related to operation support.
- Provides work guidance to other engineers.
- Establishes appropriate performance report and performs related work as assigned.
- Releases, adds and changes process instruction.
- Performs manufacturing quality monitoring, improvement, problem solving
- Gives advise for team performance improvement per section goal setting with proper training and supervision.
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics/Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience at least more than 5-7 years in Manufacturing process
- 5-7 years in equipment of HSA/HDD Manufacturing.
- Strong hands-on experience with PLC/HMI programming and manufacturing automation systems.
- Familiarity with automation concepts and control systems
- Knowledge of HDD Process & Technology, HDD Quality Management, ESD & Contamination
SKILLS:
- Data analysis skills Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 concepts
- Demonstrate a good level of English proficiency (Speaking/Written)
- Innovation skill
- Problem solving and Decision making skill.
- Project Management Skill.
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