Senior Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineering

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform electrical failure analysis on HDD failures from Quality Test, Manufacturing, Reliability, New Product Development, and Engineering Change qualification activities. Analyze test logs, error data, and unit behavior, and execute non‑destructive diagnostics, error recreation, or basic experiments to identify failure symptoms and failure modes. Document failure analysis findings and provide clear FA conclusions, including recommendation for next‑level investigation by functional teams or subject matter experts. Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Development teams to communicate FA findings, support root cause analysis, and align on corrective actions. Prepare and maintain accurate failure analysis reports to support quality improvement, yield enhancement, and validation of engineering changes. REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related fields. At least 2 years in experience in electrical failure analysis, test engineering, or quality engineering (HDD or complex electromechanical products preferred). Strong skills in log analysis, data interpretation, and experimental thinking. PREFERRED: General knowledge of electronics, electrical systems, and electromechanical products, including experience with product testing, validation, or quality analysis in a manufacturing or development environment. Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with the ability to apply cause‑and‑effect reasoning to investigate complex technical problems and failure behaviors. Experience in failure analysis–related activities, such as data interpretation, log analysis, fault isolation, or hypothesis‑driven investigation. Ability to use data analysis tools, scripting, or automation techniques, and openness to adopting AI/ML‑based tools to accelerate failure analysis, pattern recognition, and turnaround time. Effective communication skills to document findings clearly and work collaboratively with cross‑functional engineering and quality teams SKILLS: English communication skills (verbal and written) sufficient for technical discussion, documentation, and collaboration in a global engineering environment. Ability to communicate technical information clearly and logically, including failure analysis findings, data summaries, and action recommendations. Problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills, with a structured approach to cause‑and‑effect analysis and logical reasoning. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, including Quality, Engineering, and Development. Good organization, attention to detail, and time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet defined timelines. #LI-UJ1 WD 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. WD 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  jobs.accommodations@wdc.com  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. Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to& ... (truncated, view full listing at source)