Job Description

At WD, 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, WD 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, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take the lead in defining Software Architecture and System Architecture for Automated HSA/HDD Assembly system.
• Take the lead in HSA/HDD Assembly Machine Control Software: Design, Code, and Test review process.
• Interact with HDD Assembly Machine including Robotics, Vision system and Sensing devices.
• AI Integration and DevelopmentDefine system architectures and embed artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions into HSA/HDD automated assembly systems for enhanced precision, productivity, and problem-solving.
• AI-enhanced Software Framework Development: Develop AI-powered algorithms for new and existing software frameworks, including autonomous decision-making and optimization capabilities for assembly machinery.
• Coaching junior engineer and manage priority for software development task to support manufacturing requirement.
• Generate and maintain the following software at the control level:
• The different generations of Assembly Machines.
• The different generations of WD Software Framework
• Generate and maintain appropriate technical documentation:
• Software Release notices.
• Validate and Test software releases
• Execute experiments, analysis the data, sharing result to cross function team
• Work together with Process and other teams to improve yield, process, downtime & scrap
• Maintain effective communications with the technical staff.
• Guide and be the technical resource for the junior staff.
• Comply with 6S activity to ensure working area is good housekeeping.
• Comply with EH&S policy to ensure all workforce safety and sustain good environment.
• Others as may be assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in computer engineering/Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Science
• 5 -10 yrs of experiences related to AI, Automation, Robotics, I/O Programming, Image Processing and Database communication protocol
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in AI / Machine Learning / Deep Learning
• Experience with AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyThon) and Computer Vision / Image Processing
• Ability to deploy and integrate AI models into Automation / Robotics systems
• Solid software engineering skills with data handling, system integration, and performance optimization

PREFERRED:

• OOP Programing, UML Design
• Windows, Linux, RTO
• SPC based machine controls
• PLC (Beckhoff, Keyence, Mitsubishi); vision, robotics and HMI systems programming
• Knowledge of AI / Machine Learning / Deep Learning and industrial AI applications
• Experience with Computer Vision & AI-based image processing (e.g. CNN, object detection)
• Familiarity with AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV)
• Experience integrating AI models with PLC / PC-based automation systems
• Understanding of data collection, model deployment, and edge AI systems
• Interface, communication and controller integration for PC/PLC based automation systems, I/O controllers, bus interfaces, Frame Grabbers, Device Net, A to D, TCP/IP and serial communication devices.

SKILL:

• Able to track, analyze, and resolve software issues, implement corrective actions to meet customers’ requirements
• Able to use OOP, PLC, and HMI system programming for product qualification, prototype, and automation systems
• Knowledge or experience in AI / Machine Learning, especially AI-based data analysis or computer vision, is an advantage
• Ability to apply AI techniques to improve automation performance, quality, or decision-making
• Good command of English is an advantage

Additional Information

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