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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advanced Analytics Office is leading an internal platform development that enables real-time analytics and optimization of factory processes. The platform has been implemented at various factories globally and added significant business value. The selected candidate will be a part of a dynamic team working closely with factory operations and the platform development team to provide solutions, specifically designed to address operational analytics challenges. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a team that's instrumental in Western Digital’s Industry 4.0 journey. We are changing the way how analytics is used across global operations sites. This position covers the following activities:

• Support (manufacturing) operations analytics projects at global sites.
• Collect information about the business problems, understand the related current practices and the desired solution.
• Develop data pipelines for the analytics models, leveraging factory data sources.
• Develop analytics applications (full stack) with data backbone, integrated analytics engine and WebUI.
• Support the go-live phase of analytics applications.
• Maintain the models, participate in CI/CD activities.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree or equivalent (CS, CE, CIS, IS, MIS, or engineering discipline), experience in industry IT.
• Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases, including MariaDB and HBase.
• Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: Airflow.
• Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python, etc.
• Experience in PHP, HTML, Java and C++.
• Experience with DevOps tools: Git, Bitbucket etc.
• Experience with analytics and applications frameworks: Plotly Dash, Anaconda, Streamlit etc.

SKILLS:

• Good interpersonal communication skills to contribute as a member of global, distributed teams focused on delivering quality services and solutions.
• Understand semiconductors manufacturing processes, and the associated operations data to be processed and analyzed.
• Cooperation skills, to work in a team under supervision of senior experts, while ability to work self-paced on individual assignments too.
• Able to distill complex technical challenges to actionable and explainable decisions.
• Work in DevOps teams by building consensus and mediating compromises when necessary.
• Demonstrate excellent engineering & automation skills in the context of factory optimization using continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD)
• Demonstrate ability to rapidly learn new and emerging technologies with ability to rapidly define engineering standards and produce automation code.
• Operational abilities including early software release support and driving root cause analysis and remediation.
• Ability to Work with and Engage Multiple Functional Groups
• Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture.
• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements.
• Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using SQL and Big data technologies.
• Work with data and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our data systems.
• Experience with the application of industrial engineering practices, WIP Management, Production Control and with preferred experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good abstraction skills, critical thinking and problem solving ability. 
• Strong English verbal communication skills.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the Director of Technical Product Management at Western Digital, you will be responsible for developing and driving our product strategy and product management for datacenter SSD.   

• You will compliment your creativity through deep interaction with engineering, customers, customer support and partners to understand requirements and needs.
• You will be responsible for all stages of the product life cycle (conception, definition, development, release, and post-release activities) managing strategic planning, feature selection and tactical activities.
• Other responsibilities include collaborating with Product Marketing to create product related sales and marketing materials and evangelizing the products and product strategy both internally and externally. 

Qualifications

REQUIED:

• BS/MS or equivalent experience required 

• Strong desire to take ownership of the full product lifecycle

• Strong understanding of Flash based products

• 8+ years in product management

SKILLS:

• Very strong (written and verbal) communication and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal skills leading and contributing to cross-functional teams

• Proven analytical and problem solving skills required

• Experience in fast-paced environments with overlapping projects/deliverables

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Job description

• Responsible for product development and high volume SSD manufacturing is desired.
• Perform manufacturing yield evaluation and data analysis for yield improvement.
• Responsible for prepare, validate and release test package to Agile system.
• Responsible for Failure Analysis of products to meet yield goals and quality targets.
• Interfaces with core team (FW/HW) as well as internal team to solve problems.
• Ability to work with various departments to facilitate the orderly execution of a proposed project plan.
• Participate & contribute in tester/infrastructure and process improvements.
• Ability to read the electrical schematic diagram is an advantage.
• Work closely with departments within the company to ensure product able to meet the delivery timeline.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. 
• Ability to provide guidance to teammate.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Engineering (ideally Electrical/Electronic).
• Relevant experience in either SSD or HDD industry will be an advantage.
• Hands on experience with Oscilloscope, Digital multimeter, X-ray machine will be an advantage.
• Relevant experience with computer hardware, knowledge on storage interface such as PCIe, SATA and SAS will be an advantage.
• Basic understanding in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Perl etc will be an added advantage.

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• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software programs and interfaces for new and existing embedded products.
• Interact with a variety of tools and services such as compilers (ARC, GCC, Clang), build tools (CMake), system-level (Docker, Linux Kernel, Windows Containers, Kubernetes) as well as GitHub, GitHub Actions; to efficiently build, validate and release embedded firmware and software products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with development goals and operational efficiency.
• Implement branching strategies and code review processes to enhance code quality and collaboration.
• Configure and maintain CI pipelines using GitHub Actions to automate the build and testing of firmware code.
• Work closely with development teams to integrate CI/CD best practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Optimize build configurations for performance and maintainability.
• Implement and maintain monitoring solutions using Splunk and similar tools to ensure real-time visibility into system performance.
• Develop custom dashboards and alerts to proactively identify and address issues.
• Leverage Python for automating routine tasks, deployment processes, and system maintenance.
• Implement IaC principles to manage and provision infrastructure resources efficiently.
• Collaborate with cloud providers such as AWS for infrastructure automation.
• Document and communicate DevOps processes, best practices, and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, preferably in an embedded systems and/or firmware environment.
• Strong experience with GitHub for source code management and GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
• Expertise in using C++ build tools.
• Solid programming skills in Python.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Grafana, CloudWatch.
• Experience in Containerization and Kubernetes is preferred.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles is preferred.

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As a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Western Digital, a global leader in consumer electronics, you will be at the helm of marketing strategies for our innovative content creator product lines. Your role will be crucial in shaping product positioning, driving market adoption, and leading go-to-market strategies to propel our products to a leading position in the market.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute marketing plans for new consumer hardware products, ensuring alignment with the broader business goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact product launches, from initial market research through execution and post-launch analysis.
• Define and communicate the value propositions of products to the target market and craft compelling messaging across various marketing channels.
• Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive actions to guide strategy adjustments and optimize product performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, R&D, and other departments to gather insights that influence product development and marketing strategies.
• Manage marketing budgets and forecasts, ensuring resources are allocated to maximize ROI.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior marketing staff and contribute to their professional growth.
   

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product marketing within the consumer electronics industry.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective marketing strategies that have measurably increased product visibility and sales.

SKILLS:

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and turn it into actionable strategies.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of motivating teams and partnering with other departments to achieve business goals.
• Experience managing multiple product launches simultaneously and working in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Deep understanding of the global consumer electronics market, including key demographics and consumer behavior.
   

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The communications specialist for Brazil will be responsible for the implementation of external communications strategies for Western Digital’s B2C and B2B brands in the country. This will include PR activity around company news and product launches, thought leadership campaigns, influencer marketing, social media management & campaigns and support of events within the region. This role is critical to the ongoing success of the organization in Brazil and will be based out of Western Digital’s offices in the country, located in São Paulo

Covering earned media (PR), social media, influencer marketing, events and sponsored content, with involvement in wider integrated campaigns, this role will work closely with the Regional Communications Lead and will also work closely with local marketing teams on product launches and campaign support. The role also requires close cooperation with key regional stakeholders in channel and product marketing and sales.

Responsibilities will also include assisting the Regional Communications Manager on the strategic direction of communications activities as well as managing social content development and detailed reporting. Frequent travel within the region and infrequent international travel may be expected, depending on environmental factors. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required. Spanish preferred but not mandatory.

Primary functions

• Work with regional communications, marketing and sales leads to deliver regional PR and integrated communications programs and campaigns across earned and paid media.
• Support a reviews and awards programme for our consumer products across all Western Digital brands.
• Contribute to and implement regional communications plans.
• Manage and assist in regionalizing and distributing product and company news.
• Local social media management (using agency support where appropriate).
• Manage 1-2-1 relationships with key media and influencers.
• Manage communications around key trade events in region.
• Execute creative campaigns for momentum media activity outside main news cycle.
• Support local marketing activities where required.
• Work closely with key regional contacts and act as a trusted advisor on all things communications.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related field of study.
• 5+ years of related professional experience within a public relations, communications or marketing function, whether in an international company or in PR agency, preferably related to tech industry.
• Understanding of Western Digital’s strategic and competitive position together with a deep comprehension and interest in new technologies.
• Ability to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communications, writing and presentation skills.
• Metrics based approach and strong commercial acumen.
• The ability be able to interface with stakeholders at all levels, across departments and geographies and act as an advisor to senior leadership.
• Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy.
• Outstanding judgement and creative problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English. Spanish preferred but not mandatory.

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Position Description: Reporting to the Director of Construction and Facility Management Procurement, will lead and execute strategic sourcing, procurement sourcing, and vendor management activities for assigned vendors, categories and projects of low to high complexity including, but not limited to:

• Facilities – Hard Services - Soft- Services – Outsource Maintenance 
• Construction Services – Greenfield, Manufacturing, General Purpose Buildings (TI)

Responsibilities:

• Act as the business owner for his or her categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business Unit of this Category (this entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the category, along with responsibility for driving strategic projects to achieve business objectives).
• Build and maintain (partnering) effective working relationship with assigned business area.
• Ability to review and analyze data which leads to cost savings by means of opportunities through vendor analysis, Industry practices, contract negotiations and other procurement best practice methodologies. 
• Develop short-term/long-term category planning, and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories following a standard strategic sourcing methodology.
• Drive the RFx process through to completion; including requirements gathering, identifying go/no go criteria, develop scorecards with criteria and weighting, bidder's conferences, etc.
• Conduct high impact eSourcing events where applicable (e.g. eRFX, eAuctions).
• Capable of Developing, constructing and negotiating Agreements. 
• Solid negotiation skills on both Terms and Conditions plus meet cost targets. 
• Full understanding of Total cost of ownership.
• Contribute to the departments KPIs, including driving significant cost savings that contribute to the annual goal.
• Facilitate, develop SOW and MSA’s - serve as a liaison between business and legal.
• Have full understanding of Construction terms and Contract methodologies
• Help identify areas of risk for the business (i.e., delivery of service, quality, performance, timeline, warranty, governance); make recommendations where applicable.
• Ability to insert oneself into business and recognize areas that require improvement and make recommendations for efficiency gain.
• Partner with key stakeholders and assist in development of approved and preferred vendor lists for assigned categories.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams that develop requirements and strategy to identify suppliers, establish SLA/KPI metrics and requirements. Measure supplier performance against contract SLAs and expectations and initiate corrective actions in the event of missed expectations to resolve any performance issues.
• Drive Supplier Review Meetings with key suppliers and senior level Align stakeholders and provide input on performance and future needs/strategic planning.
• Manage compliance to contracts.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management.
• 5+ years commodity manager role with a Manufacturing Company.
• Solid team player; can work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, oral and written communications skills
• Self-motivated, reliable, accountable, passionate, and can keep to deadlines
• Multiple category and sub-category experience is a plus.
• Procurement Certification a plus.
• Must possess a BA/BS in Business or Finance 
• Travel estimated 10% 

Qualifications

1. College Degree in business administration, engineering, supply chain management, finance or related discipline.
2. 5+ years of experience in REO with Strategic Sourcing & Category Management.
3. Solid team player; can work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment and with those contacted during the course of work
4. Strong analytical, attention to detail, oral and written communications skills
5. Fluency in English and other languages required based on regional assignment.
6. Self-motivated, reliable, accountable, passionate, and can keeps to deadlines
7. Multiple Commodity categories experience is a plus.
8. Procurement tools – Oracle, SAP
9. CPM, CPSM, or APICS Certification is a Plus.
10. Or any other Procurement related courses are a Plus.

Acronyms: CPM – Certified Procurement Manager

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The Global Trade Compliance Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the business throughout the APAC region to manage the regional Global Trade Compliance program and oversee its refinement throughout the region.  This position will report to the Director of Import Compliance within the Ethics & Compliance team in the Legal Department and will join a close knit team of trade professionals around the globe.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and drive strategic direction for trade compliance policies and strategies in the APAC region
• Assist in managing region-specific trade compliance procedures and SOP’s
• Conduct trade compliance audits, identify potential trade compliance risks, and drive corrective actions to improve compliance
• Support our global and APAC trade compliance program and initiatives, including by managing local compliance and filings
• Provide guidance to in-country teams for complying with WDC Global Trade Compliance policies (import and export) and other trade regulations
• Monitor, report on, and develop strategies for navigating local and global trade regulations and developments impacting the region in collaboration with global trade compliance colleagues and other stakeholders
• Assist with deployment of global Ethics & Compliance and trade compliance initiatives, communications, and trainings, third party/sanction screenings and reviews, and promote a business culture of trade compliance and ethics
• Respond to escalations of Customs issues and export/sanction screenings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in trade compliance roles, preferably with a technology/manufacturing company, with APAC regional (China, Thailand, Malaysia, etc.) customs experience
• Strong knowledge of Customs regulatory tenants (tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin)
• University degree or relevant certification
• Excellent communication skills (including verbal and written English), strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
• Strong business background, including history of translating trade compliance regulations to sustainable business process
• Experience advising colleagues in the navigation of complex trade issues
• Experience working cross-functionally with various stakeholders including engineering and R&D teams
• Has delivered results for functional leaders on multiple projects and has the skills to lead projects and complete tasks independently
• Able to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with strong customer focus
• Action- and results-oriented
• Compliance First mindset
• Resilient and able to quickly adjust priorities to meet business needs
• Nimble learner and quick to learn new and different technologies and stay abreast of emerging technologies
• Experience with import licensing programs such as LMW and/or export/sanctions regulations of the U.S. and other jurisdictions a plus

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in designing and developing AI models.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate AI technologies into our systems.
• Conduct data analysis and ensure the quality of data used in machine learning models.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain standard coding practices.
• Help in researching new AI trends and techniques that could improve our current systems.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
• Basic understanding of machine learning algorithms and principles.

PREFERRED:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and a keen interest in artificial intelligence.

SKILLS:

• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or Java.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, Pandas).

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The Global Trade Compliance Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the business throughout the APAC region to manage the regional Global Trade Compliance program and oversee its refinement throughout the region.  This position will report to the Director of Import Compliance within the Ethics & Compliance team in the Legal Department and will join a close knit team of trade professionals around the globe.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and drive strategic direction for trade compliance policies and strategies in the APAC region
• Assist in managing region-specific trade compliance procedures and SOP’s
• Conduct trade compliance audits, identify potential trade compliance risks, and drive corrective actions to improve compliance
• Support our global and APAC trade compliance program and initiatives, including by managing local compliance and filings
• Provide guidance to in-country teams for complying with WDC Global Trade Compliance policies (import and export) and other trade regulations
• Monitor, report on, and develop strategies for navigating local and global trade regulations and developments impacting the region in collaboration with global trade compliance colleagues and other stakeholders
• Assist with deployment of global Ethics & Compliance and trade compliance initiatives, communications, and trainings, third party/sanction screenings and reviews, and promote a business culture of trade compliance and ethics
• Respond to escalations of Customs issues and export/sanction screenings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in trade compliance roles, preferably with a technology/manufacturing company, with APAC regional (China, Thailand, Malaysia, etc.) customs experience
• Strong knowledge of Customs regulatory tenants (tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin)
• University degree or relevant certification
• Excellent communication skills (including verbal and written English), strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
• Strong business background, including history of translating trade compliance regulations to sustainable business process
• Experience advising colleagues in the navigation of complex trade issues
• Experience working cross-functionally with various stakeholders including engineering and R&D teams
• Has delivered results for functional leaders on multiple projects and has the skills to lead projects and complete tasks independently
• Able to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with strong customer focus
• Action- and results-oriented
• Compliance First mindset
• Resilient and able to quickly adjust priorities to meet business needs
• Nimble learner and quick to learn new and different technologies and stay abreast of emerging technologies
• Experience with import licensing programs such as LMW and/or export/sanctions regulations of the U.S. and other jurisdictions a plus

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You will work within Western Digital cross-functionally to manage and communicate effectively as you lead our efforts to identify new business opportunities, secure new design wins, and collaborate with marketing to amplify associated success stories to expand the Platforms Business Unit’s customer base.

In this role you will be expected to:

• Identify new areas for potential customers and maintain current customer relationships
• Contact potential customers to establish a business relationship and meet with them
• Develop new sales areas and improve sales through various methods
• Research the latest in the industry and maintain a strong understanding of competitive landscape
• Collaborate with sales, product, marketing, and design teams to ensure requirements are met, such as Platforms business unit revenue numbers and profit goals
• Evangelize and educate the sales team to improve sales goals and meet expectations
• Possess a strong understanding of Platforms products and services as well as business position and competition to leverage differentiation and accelerate new product adoption
• Develop strong customer relationship with strategic accounts and lead internal teams in support of their objectives.
• Travel as required for this role. Travel will primarily be in the APAC region with occasional travel to the US at department locations (e.g., Colorado Springs, CO and San Jose, CA).

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of ten years of proven business development and sales growth in storage, semiconductors, or related areas with storage ODMs and Hyperscalers
• Technical skills required to create proposals and find solutions to meet client requirements
• Excellent organizational skills to meet goals and set priorities
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation development skills with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and simplified manner
• A collaborative ability and organized approach to handle work under stressful and uncertain environments
• Some experience in storage networking topologies is a plus
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Business Operations, Product Marketing, and Customer Service and Support

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a similar area; an MBA would be a plus

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in business development and sales experience in storage, semiconductors or related areas with storage ODMs is a must. Experience with Hyperscalers is a plus.
• Previous experience in storage networking topologies is preferred

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• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams in USA to ensure smooth transitions and successful implementation of new products and meeting key quality metrics
• Lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) process coordinating mechanical cleanliness issues between Design Centre and SQE in Asia and ensure timely closures
• Collaborate with Design engineering, material science laboratory in the USA/Japan in implementing new cleanliness specifications, new technology in cleanliness testing, new surface treatment, new material, etc at suppliers.
• Drive technical improvement in the area of cleanliness and contamination control as defined by corporate cleanliness team
• Audit Suppliers to ensure compliance to prescribed requirements in the area of cleanroom operations, electroless Nickel plating, passivation, adhesive control, electropolish process so as to pre-empt excursions due to component cleanliness
• Provide technical advisory role to component SQE on contamination related issues to ensure that the corrective actions are effective and systemic

Qualifications

At least bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field such as Mechanical Engineering, Material Science/Engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering or equivalent. Other engineering discipline can be considered if candidates possess hard disk experience.

Experience: 

• Minimum 8 years working experience in quality engineering or supplier quality engineering.
• Must have related experience in component cleanliness or contamination control
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, cleanroom operations, component assembly, plastic injection molding, etc
• Familiar with 8 Disciplines of problem solving

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Own all aspects of supplier quality and reliability for Power Management ICs (PMIC).  Work with suppliers, along with hardware, firmware, product quality and reliability engineering teams to ensure PMIC performance in WD products.  Understand supplier processes to identify and control KPIV parameters to achieve KPOVs critical for WD product function.  Review supplier DOEs and reliability data to ensure adequate quality controls.  Audit supplier processes.  Contribute to WD product failure analysis; when necessary, drive supplier resolution of device failures via the 8D method.  Coordinate with Program Management, Design Engineering, Procurement and Factory for successful program execution with multiple suppliers, making recommendations on supplier selection.  Conduct supplier quality system and process assessments and score for periodic business reviews.  Review supplier change notices and plan the appropriate level of qualification activities.

Duties &Responsibilities: 

• General Management of WD PMIC suppliers: initiating and coordinating meetings regarding technology reviews/roadmaps and issues between Procurement, Design Engineering and suppliers.
• Qualify PMIC devices for use in WD products, conforming to all requirements.
• Manage ATE test reviews with supplier and Design Engineering.
• Monitor Critical to Function parameters via SPC.
• Confirm supplier PMIC reliability demonstration testing.
• Ensure supplier processes are understood via Fishbone diagrams to identify KPIVs and KPOVs; examine critical sensitivities via DOEs.
• Induce supplier activities to strengthen quality systems with FMEA and Error Proofing tools.
• Participate in WD product FAs to determine PMIC contribution. 
• Drive supplier FA of PMIC device failures, utilizing 8D method to determine the root cause hypothesis, validate failure hypothesis, identify escape cause, and implement corrective actions, as well as preventative actions.
• Coordinate MRB for disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Track supplier continuous improvement activities to eliminate common failure modes.
• Research new suppliers and technology roadmaps to assist selection of future PMIC devices.
• Review supplier change notices and work cross-functionally to disposition.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree or above in related field e.g. Engineering, electrical, material science, physics or equivalent to it.

Experience: 3 to 7 years of working experience with Power Management ICs and the following design and process technologies: switching / linear regulators, Digital/Analog IC design, CMOS  / BiCMOS and semiconductor packaging.  Hands-on experience in process, test, and quality.  Experience in ASIC, DDR and discrete devices is an added advantage.

Requirement Skills:

• Component Validation - Deep knowledge of PMIC testing, measurement, and inspection methods to evaluate performance, quality, and reliability.
• Supplier Process Audit Skills – Critical ability to inspect and identify strengths / weaknesses of supplier production and test processes. 
• Quality System Audit Skills - Familiar with ISO/Industry requirements for commercial and automotive fields.
• Problem Solving – Investigate complex problems, gather relevant data, define appropriate analysis to identify root cause, followed by solution options for evaluation and implementation.
• Analytical Thinking – Analyzing information statistically and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Industry Standards – Strong familiarity with electrical device standards: JEDEC, IPC, IEC, MIL, AEC-Q, ASME
• Quality methodologies - Experience with ISO9001, IATF16949, APQP, FMEA, VDA6.0, MSA, SPC, DOE
• Behavior – Self-motivated with ability to effectively multi-task and work independently.

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Western Digital is an industry-leading provider of storage technologies and solutions that enable people to create, leverage, experience and preserve data. Western Digital’s trademarks, logos and slogans are valuable assets that distinguish our products from those of our competitors. Western Digital’s global Trademark & Brand Protection team focuses on protecting and managing its trademark portfolio and enforcing against unauthorized or improper use of those assets.

This role will be responsible for the Company’s strategic development of its worldwide trademark portfolio, oversee trademark licensing and transactional work, and brand enforcement support for the Company’s brand enforcement programs in the Americas and EMEA. The position reports to the Company’s Senior Director responsible global Brand Enforcement and Trademark Prosecution.

For trademark prosecution, responsibilities include working with business teams and outside counsel to create and implement a strategic framework for developing, maintaining and controlling use of the Company’s trademark portfolio. Additionally, this attorney is expected to know and learn developments in trademark prosecution rules/laws and advise on strategic trademark and brand initiatives globally.

For brand protection, this role will support strategy and implementation of online and offline brand protection programs to remove counterfeit or unauthorized products from retail and supply channels to protect and enhance the Western Digital brands.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Trademark Prosecution:

• Develop and manage the Company’s strategy for global trademark preparation, filing and prosecution of trademark applications.
• Counsel and collaborate with internal clients on strong trademark/product name selection, including attendance at key marketing, product development and kickoff meetings.
• Advise internal clients on trademark clearance results, risks of adoption for proposed new marks, and measures to mitigate risk.
• Register new marks (classes, description of goods/services) using clear criteria for registration of marks.
• Respond to office actions issued by global Trademark Examiners to allow the Company to obtain trademark registrations for pending marks. Requires coordination with APAC Trademark/Brand Enforcement attorney to ensure consistent arguments.
• Ensure the Company has the right to use its trademarks by maintaining and understanding data/information on countries where the Company’s products are distributed, sold and serviced.
• Protect the Company’s right to enforce its brand and trademarks by maintaining data/information on countries where the Company faces counterfeit or infringement risks.
• Oversee procedures for gathering evidence of use of WD trademarks worldwide to maintain validity of WD trademarks.
• Maintain understanding and knowledge of WD products and services.
• Manage outside counsel on worldwide trademark oppositions and cancellations to protect enforcement rights/ avoid brand dilution.
• Promote awareness of the Company’s trademark portfolio and usage guidelines by training employees and authorized third parties (e.g., marketing firms, social media firms, promoters).
• Collaborate with global brand protection leads to establish a strategy and evidence for expanding well-known status of WD trademarks.
• Maintain trademark usage guidelines for customers (e.g., distributors, retailers) to protect the Company’s trademark rights and to help avoid brand dilution.
• Oversee trademark internal quality control process.
• Manage and control licensing of WD trademarks, including advising on trademark license provisions in the context of agreements with partners.
• Support trademark review of all forms of marketing, advertising and packaging materials compliance with the Company’s trademark usage guidelines.
• Handle trademark diligence with respect to corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with internal copyright experts to determine strategy for obtaining copyright protection for the Company’s logos.
• Manage a team of a trademark paralegal and a junior trademark attorney.

Brand Protection

• Implement brand protection programs in specific jurisdictions within the construct of the global company strategy.
• Manage pre-litigation enforcement activity including cease and desist letters, notice and takedown requests, commercial correspondence, and negotiating settlements
• Manage criminal and civil pre-litigation activities, such as raids and investigations, and working with local counsel on strategies for filing and managing to conclusion criminal and civil cases.
• Oversee investigations including advising on strategy, drafting documents, interviewing internal witnesses and experts, compiling and presenting data, and authenticating products as part of pre-litigation and litigation enforcement activities.
• Conduct factual research of infringing activity, including orchestrating test buys, identifying illicit behavior, identifying counterfeit products, and performing or coordinating further product testing and analysis.
• Collect and preserve evidence of wrongdoing to maintain availability of all enforcement options.
• Partner with internal and external teams to identify new targets and fraudulent activities.
• Collaborate with external partners such as customs, state and federal law enforcement agencies and managing outside counsel.
• Maintain and ensure ethical standards and professional conduct of internal and external investigations.
• Identify and prioritize jurisdictions for new enforcement options and implement them.
• Use internal and external digital tools to effectively manage cases, report results, and measure return on brand protection and enforcement activity.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from accredited law school; top 50 law school strongly preferred.
• Current member of a state bar in good standing.
• 10+ years post bar experience in trademark and intellectual property law, including experience in trademark prosecution/counseling/strategy, trademark litigation and brand enforcement with 6 years of experience at a top tier law firm and 4 or more years of experience in-house preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a proactive and strategic trademark and brand protection partner to internal business teams.
• Ability to communicate legal advice and risk mitigation strategies in clear and understandable terms to internal clients that demonstrates an understanding of the business and business processes.
• Experience managing a docket for a large global trademark portfolio, including conducting global clearances.
• Experience handling litigation matters, including evidence preparation and preservation and managing case deadlines.
• Experience handling external investigations in the context of litigation desired
• Familiarity with state and federal criminal and civil legal systems; knowledge of foreign jurisdictions desirable.
• Strong understanding of trademark laws of foreign jurisdictions.
• Knowledge and ability to identify, handle and advise on complex issues in many disciplines, with particular expertise in trademark law and intellectual property.
• Strong interest in understanding and working with technology products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, effectively handle shifting priorities and manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Has a customer service focus and works collaboratively with internal partners and has an ability to work effectively with colleagues around the world.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, problem-solving ability, strong organizational and time and project management skills.
• Attentively listens to others and encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
• Provides timely and helpful information to others across the company.
• Owns and manages various projects and new opportunities with enthusiasm and is comfortable with multi-tasking.
• Effective at conflict resolution skills to manage difficult situations effectively.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing a high-performing and collaborative team.
• Instills trust and develops/maintains good working relationships with colleagues, internal partners and/or external contacts and counsel.
• Drives results while independently performing tasks and making recommendations regarding appropriate courses of action to functional leaders and client groups.
• Committed to growth mindset and continuous improvement.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability in managing functional objectives and internal and external stakeholders.
• Domestic and International travel may be required when it is safe to do so.

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You will work within Western Digital cross-functionally to manage and communicate effectively as you lead our efforts to identify new business opportunities, secure new design wins, and collaborate with marketing to amplify associated success stories to expand the Platforms Business Unit’s customer base.

In this role you will be expected to:

• Identify new areas for potential customers and maintain current customer relationships
• Contact potential customers to establish a business relationship and meet with them
• Develop new sales areas and improve sales through various methods
• Research the latest in the industry and maintain a strong understanding of competitive landscape
• Collaborate with sales, product, marketing, and design teams to ensure requirements are met, such as Platforms business unit revenue numbers and profit goals
• Evangelize and educate the sales team to improve sales goals and meet expectations
• Possess a strong understanding of Platforms products and services as well as business position and competition to leverage differentiation and accelerate new product adoption
• Develop strong customer relationship with strategic accounts and lead internal teams in support of their objectives.
• Travel as required for this role. Travel will primarily be in the APAC region with occasional travel to the US at department locations (e.g., Colorado Springs, CO and San Jose, CA).

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of ten years of proven business development and sales growth in storage, semiconductors, or related areas with storage ODMs and Hyperscalers
• Technical skills required to create proposals and find solutions to meet client requirements
• Excellent organizational skills to meet goals and set priorities
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation development skills with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and simplified manner
• A collaborative ability and organized approach to handle work under stressful and uncertain environments
• Some experience in storage networking topologies is a plus
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Business Operations, Product Marketing, and Customer Service and Support

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a similar area; an MBA would be a plus

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in business development and sales experience in storage, semiconductors or related areas with storage ODMs is a must. Experience with Hyperscalers is a plus.
• Previous experience in storage networking topologies is preferred

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Position Description: Reporting to the Director of Construction and Facility Management Procurement, will lead and execute strategic sourcing, procurement sourcing, and vendor management activities for assigned vendors, categories and projects of low to high complexity including, but not limited to:

• Facilities – Hard Services - Soft- Services – Outsource Maintenance 
• Construction Services – Greenfield, Manufacturing, General Purpose Buildings (TI)

Responsibilities:

• Act as the business owner for his or her categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business Unit of this Category (this entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the category, along with responsibility for driving strategic projects to achieve business objectives).
• Build and maintain (partnering) effective working relationship with assigned business area.
• Ability to review and analyze data which leads to cost savings by means of opportunities through vendor analysis, Industry practices, contract negotiations and other procurement best practice methodologies. 
• Develop short-term/long-term category planning, and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories following a standard strategic sourcing methodology.
• Drive the RFx process through to completion; including requirements gathering, identifying go/no go criteria, develop scorecards with criteria and weighting, bidder's conferences, etc.
• Conduct high impact eSourcing events where applicable (e.g. eRFX, eAuctions).
• Capable of Developing, constructing and negotiating Agreements. 
• Solid negotiation skills on both Terms and Conditions plus meet cost targets. 
• Full understanding of Total cost of ownership.
• Contribute to the departments KPIs, including driving significant cost savings that contribute to the annual goal.
• Facilitate, develop SOW and MSA’s - serve as a liaison between business and legal.
• Have full understanding of Construction terms and Contract methodologies
• Help identify areas of risk for the business (i.e., delivery of service, quality, performance, timeline, warranty, governance); make recommendations where applicable.
• Ability to insert oneself into business and recognize areas that require improvement and make recommendations for efficiency gain.
• Partner with key stakeholders and assist in development of approved and preferred vendor lists for assigned categories.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams that develop requirements and strategy to identify suppliers, establish SLA/KPI metrics and requirements. Measure supplier performance against contract SLAs and expectations and initiate corrective actions in the event of missed expectations to resolve any performance issues.
• Drive Supplier Review Meetings with key suppliers and senior level Align stakeholders and provide input on performance and future needs/strategic planning.
• Manage compliance to contracts.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management.
• 5+ years commodity manager role with a Manufacturing Company.
• Solid team player; can work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, oral and written communications skills
• Self-motivated, reliable, accountable, passionate, and can keep to deadlines
• Multiple category and sub-category experience is a plus.
• Procurement Certification a plus.
• Must possess a BA/BS in Business or Finance 
• Travel estimated 10% 

Qualifications

1. College Degree in business administration, engineering, supply chain management, finance or related discipline.
2. 5+ years of experience in REO with Strategic Sourcing & Category Management.
3. Solid team player; can work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment and with those contacted during the course of work
4. Strong analytical, attention to detail, oral and written communications skills
5. Fluency in English and other languages required based on regional assignment.
6. Self-motivated, reliable, accountable, passionate, and can keeps to deadlines
7. Multiple Commodity categories experience is a plus.
8. Procurement tools – Oracle, SAP
9. CPM, CPSM, or APICS Certification is a Plus.
10. Or any other Procurement related courses are a Plus.

Acronyms: CPM – Certified Procurement Manager

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求人内容

＜採用ポジション＞

　ファームウェア開発エンジニア（機械設備設計エンジニア）
　※第２新卒者歓迎

＜職務内容＞

高性能でコスト効率の高いエンタープライズ・ハードディスク・ドライブ（eHDD）製品を提供するための、次世代ファームウェア・アーキテクチャとアルゴリズムの設計・開発に注力しています。グローバルに活躍する、多様性のある、ファームウェアチームの一員として、アジャイル開発環境で、複数の分野を学び、成長する機会を得ることができます。具体的には以下の業務を海外サイト(米国 / マレーシア / インド)とコミュニケーションをとりつつ、協力して進めいただきます。

• ユニットテスト、CI(コンティニュアスインテグレーション)、アジャイル手法などのベストプラクティスを用いて、eHDDの高品質ファームウェアを設計、開発、テスト、統合、保守する。
• 最新標準のC++とPythonを使用して、ハードウェアコアのデータ構造、ソフトウェアアルゴリズム、データパス、ドライバの設計と実装を行う。
• スクラムとアジャイルプロセスに参加し、新しいハードウェアを立ち上げ、データストレージ製品の組み込みファームウェアを開発する。
• SAS、SATAインターフェイスを備えた最先端のストレージ製品を提供する。
• サーバー、RAID、様々なオペレーティングシステム（Windows、Linux）を含む、ハードウェアとソフトウェアのプラットフォームを横断する、困難かつユニークな問題に対するソリューションを共同で設計する。
• 問題提起から結論に至るまで、重要な技術的調査の計画と調整に参加する。
• ファームウェア開発の様々なフェーズに関連する設計ドキュメントを作成する。

＜求人概要＞

　【想定年収】600万円 ～ 800万円
　　　　月給：28万円以上　※経験・スキルを勘案の上、決定
　　　　※資格別定額賞与（年2回）、インセンティブ（年２回）
　　　　※裁量労働制を選択の場合、裁量勤務手当を支給

　【雇用会社】ウエスタンデジタルテクノロジーズ合同会社

　【勤務地詳細】神奈川県藤沢市桐原町1番地　（湘南台駅よりバス10分）

　【勤務時間】8：45～17：15 （休憩1時間）※実働7時間30分/日
　　　　フレックス勤務制度の場合：標準労働時間7時間30分／コアタイム11:00-15:00
　　　　裁量労働制の場合：専門業務型／みなし労働時間：7時間30分/日
　　　　※担当職務の内容・職務遂行の態様に基づき個別に決定します。

　【諸手当】
　　　　-通勤手当（上限15万円/月）
　　　　　　※電車・バス・自家用車通勤可（ガソリン代支給）
　　　　-入社に伴い転居が必要な方に対する手当※社内規定による
　　　　　　引越手当（独身者/単身者：450,000円、家族帯同：750,000円）
　　　　　　家賃補助（最長入社から6年間）

　【昇給】あり

　【賞与】年4回　(資格別定額賞与 年2回 / インセンティブボーナス制度 年2回)

　【休日休暇】
　　　　-完全週休2日制（土日）、祝日、年末年始、夏季休暇、GW休暇
　　　　-年間休日 126日（2024年実績）
　　　　-休暇制度（有給、傷病、慶弔、リフレッシュ、介護、出産　他）
　　　　　※有給休暇：初年度は入社月によって2日－24日付与(翌年1月より24日付与)
　　　　　※傷病休暇：風邪・病気や怪我の際に使用でき、年間5日付与

　【各種保険】
　　　　健康保険(健康保険組合)、厚生年金、雇用保険、労災保険

　【福利厚生】
　　　　退職金・年金制度（退職一時金、確定給付企業年金、確定拠出年金：401K）、
　　　　財形貯蓄制度、自社株購入制度、弔慰金・祝金・見舞金、制度保険（団体生命
　　　　・団体医療保険）

　【試用期間】あり（入社後3ヶ月）
　　　　　　　※試用期間中はフレックスおよび裁量労働制は適用されません。

　【選考フロー】
　　　　書類選考（履歴書、職務経歴書）→ 面接1回(オンライン)

資格

＜必須となる経験、資格、スキル＞ 

• 学部卒以上
• C/C++/Pythonを使用したソフトウェア開発経験
  　第２新卒：大学・大学院の研究における経験
  　経験者：一般企業における開発経験(３年以上)
• 英語利用に抵抗のない方（目安：TOEIC500点以上程度）
  ※実務での使用経験は不要ですが、業務上読み書きは必須で、仕様書/メール等で使用します。　
• 日本語ビジネスレベル以上

＜あれば望ましいスキル＞

• 組み込みソフトウェア開発経験
• アジャイルソフトウェア開発経験
• マイクロコントローラ(ARM/ARC), RTOS 知識
• SAS / SATAインタフェース知識
• バスアナライザ・エミュレータ使用経験
• 機械学習等データアナリティクススキル
• ビジネスレベルの英会話スキル

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Job Description:

As a Principal Software Engineer at SanDisk, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing software solutions for our cutting-edge hardware devices. You will lead a team of skilled engineers, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that enhances the performance and functionality of our storage products.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers. Drive the design and implementation of software solutions for SanDisk's hardware devices.

Architecture and Design: Architect and design software systems that efficiently interact with and control storage hardware components. Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance meet or exceed industry standards.

Coding and Development: Hands-on development of software components, modules, and applications. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to coding standards and best practices.

Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, firmware developers, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components.

Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Introduce innovative solutions and technologies to enhance the functionality and performance of SanDisk's storage products.

Problem Solving: Proactively identify and address technical challenges, bottlenecks, and issues. Work collaboratively to find effective solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Code Review: Conduct and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.

Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for software architecture, design, and implementation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

years of experience in software development, with a focus on systems-level programming.

Proven experience in leading software development teams.

Expertise in Dart, Python or any related programming languages.

Experience with storage technologies, file systems, and device drivers.

Strong understanding of client applications and modern web development within dynamic environments

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of flash storage technologies.

Experience with embedded systems development.

Familiarity with storage protocols such as NVMe, SATA, or SCSI.

Experience with Linux kernel development.

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• Responsible for planning & implementation of best manufacturing/production system
• To lead the whole production team & drive operations excellence
• To ensure achieving optimum productivity and production logistic on production floor
• Cost effectiveness and cost improvement
• Delivery commitment and quality standards
• To plan, organize and manage on the aspects of manpower, machinery ,  equipment efficiencies to maximize utilization to meet the production schedule with IE standard &  head count modelling & planning
• To enforce and improve product yield and quality in the manufacturing line
• People development & career path planning
• Crisis Management

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Minimum Degree in Engineering/Science/Material Science

PREFERRED:

• 10 years or more working experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
• Those with strong IE background/knowledge & work experience will be an added advantage
• Proven leadership skill and strong Teamwork player
• Strong in Statistical , data analysis skill , IE knowledge , head count modelling & planning
• Strong Communication and project management skill

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