Senior IT Technologist, Applications Engineering

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with IT MFG Architecture team to develop and oversee the IT architecture roadmap for the manufacturing domain ensuring seamless alignment with the overarching enterprise architecture strategy. Maintain comprehensive documentation for Wafer IT architecture and systems.
• Liaison with the solution architecture community of practice ensuring the consistent integrity of end-to-end solution architecture and fostering functional relationships with other projects and applications in accordance with the long-term architectural roadmap.
• Conduct thorough analyses of Wafer manufacturing processes and workflows to pinpoint opportunities for IT-driven automation and optimization. Effectively manage and prioritize a portfolio of IT projects within the wafer manufacturing domain.
• Offer technical leadership to business partners engaging directly with senior business leaders to craft solutions with a focus on Wafer Manufacturing Systems that precisely meet the business needs.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the manufacturing IT landscape. Possess a deep understanding of current technology solutions and industry trends and conceptualize solutions that effectively address business needs opportunities and challenges. Lead discussions on solution options/alternatives and their associated impacts.
• Validate the alignment of Wafer IT MFG solutions with corporate standards and compliance requirements. Establish and enforce IT security standards and protocols specific to the manufacturing domain.
• Spearhead the preparation of Wafer IT architecture plans and documentation for the architectural review process (e.g. ARB) to facilitate discussions regarding necessary modifications to project solution architecture overcoming design challenges or addressing deviations observed in project design.

Qualifications :

Required: 

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Systems or related field preferably with a Masters degree.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT architecture design and implementation with a strong focus on the manufacturing domain.
• Minimum 15 total years experience in other technical roles such as developer or system analyst
• Proven experience in designing and implementing MES industrial automation and other manufacturing systems.
• Experience with MES and Manufacturing technologies.
• Knowledge of industrial automation protocols and standards (e.g. Secs Gem Modbus OPC UA).
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools.
• Agile development methodologies and Project Management methodologies.
• Deep understanding of IT security principles and best practices in the manufacturing environment.

Additional Information :

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Compensation & Benefits Details

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• If your position is non-exempt you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.  You may also be eligible for shift differential pay depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digitals Short Term Incentive Plan (STI Plan) or the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) 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.
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