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Western Digital is seeking a highly experienced Principal Test Engineer to serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert within our semiconductor manufacturing operations. In this individual contributor role, you will drive test strategy, lead complex failure investigations, and elevate the technical capabilities of cross-functional engineering teams -- influencing outcomes through deep expertise and structured thinking, not…

Key points

  1. This is a senior individual contributor position embedded within a fast-paced, high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.

  2. The Principal Test Engineer does not manage direct reports -- instead, they lead through deep technical authority…

  3. The role demands a practitioner who is equally comfortable designing a test strategy in a planning session and diving into raw data to resolve…

  4. Define and drive comprehensive test strategies and execution plans across assigned product lines in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.

  5. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

  6. Demonstrated experience working within a multinational corporation (MNC) semiconductor environment -- with exposure to multi-site operations, global engineering teams, and complex stakeholder structures.

  7. Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams of engineers and technicians through technical credibility, structured thinking…

  8. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with practitioner-level experience in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, FMEA, Fishbone, Fault Tree, or equivalent).

Skills

Test AutomationMachine LearningStatisticsCommunicationPythonData AnalysisStakeholder ManagementPandas

Experience: Senior-level · 10+ years · Job type: Full-time

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