Principal Engineer, Smart Manufacturing

Company Description
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Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Principal Engineer for Data Analytics in HGA Manufacturing Engineering will lead data-driven initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, improve quality, and enhance efficiency within HGA production. This role is crucial for developing and implementing advanced analytics strategies, interpreting complex data sets, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making in HGA manufacturing.

• As an expert on data analytic for HGA operation to support since ad hoc data gathering, data analysis, data visualization and create effective data analysis platform for fast and precise responding to special and routine requirement
• Design, develop, and implement custom software tools and applications for data analytics strategies that align with HGA manufacturing goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to define software requirements, user interfaces, and functionalities tailored to manufacturing needs.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies that impact HGA yield, quality, and cycle time including defect and failure data to identify and mitigate recurring issues.
• Create predictive models to forecast manufacturing outcomes and provide proactive recommendations for process adjustments.
• Lead cross-functional data analytics projects from conception through to implementation, ensuring alignment with manufacturing engineering and business goals.
• Develop and implement process improvements and data-driven solutions to optimize manufacturing yield, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis of manufacturing issues using statistical techniques with actionable insights to engineering and production teams.

Qualifications
REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Software Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ Years experience in data science, data analytic or related field
• Knowledge on software development languages (Python/R coding, Java, C++), database management (SQL, NoSQL), data analytics tools, Spotfire and data visualization platforms.

Preferred

• Eager on learning and self-development
• Experience in electronics or HDD industry

Skills

• Project management abilities,
• Problem-solving,
• Cross-functional collaboration

Additional Information
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

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.

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