Robotics & Automation Controls Staff Engineer
Robotics & Automation Controls Staff Engineer
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Job Description
Western Digital Media Test Engineering team in San Jose CA is seeking a Staff Robot & Automation Controls Engineer with 710 years of experience to lead and drive robot automation initiatives in a challenging and dynamic engineering environment. The media test team is responsible for the development and implementation of hardware/software/process/automation solutions in R&D environment implementing those solutions at worldwide manufacturing sites along with sustaining activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the design programming and integration of robotic automation systems for advanced manufacturing environments.
- Architect and maintain robust control systems involving PLCs conveyors and robotic controllers as part of comprehensive automation solutions.
- Perform complex robot path programming and optimization for high-precision high-efficiency operations.
- Oversee system commissioning efforts including validation testing and troubleshooting of robotic and control systems.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including system designs programming logic and operational procedures.
- Conduct system performance analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced efficiency reliability and scalability.
- Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and support cross-functional collaboration across R&D and global manufacturing teams.
Qualifications :
REQUIRED
- Masters or Bachelors degree program in Electrical Engineering Robotics Mechatronics or Automation Engineering with Masters preferred.
- Proficient in robot programming platforms such as Epson RC SPEL or Adept V.
- Extensive experience with PLC programming and HMI development.
- Expertise in automation systems integrated with machine vision (e.g. Keyence or similar).
- Strong programming capabilities in Python C/C or similar languages.
- Expert knowledge of motion control systems including servo drives actuators and VFDs.
- Strong foundation in feedback control systems and PID tuning techniques.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues involving both hardware and software.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial safety standards especially those related to robotics and automation.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams.
SKILLS
- Experience leading automation projects across manufacturing sites including stakeholder engagement and change management.
- Track record of reducing cycle times or improving OEE through optimization.
- Project management certifications or experience such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
- Vendor management and equipment selection experience especially involving robotic integrators or automation solution providers.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel Tableau or similar.
Additional Information :
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race color ancestry religion (including religious dress and grooming standards) sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender (including a persons gender identity gender expression and gender-related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons assigned sex at birth) age national origin sexual orientation medical condition marital status (including domestic partnership status) physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information protected medical and family care leave Civil Air Patrol status military and veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.
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.
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Based on our experience we anticipate that the application deadline will be 0 (3 months from posting) although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline we will update this
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Compensation & Benefits Details
- An employees pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills ability knowledge of the job; (3) performance contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
- The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California Colorado New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
- You will be eligible to participate in Western Digitals Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires subject to Western Digitals Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D legal plan pet insurance critical illness accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program employee stock purchase plan and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
- Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
