# Mechanical Simulation Engineer at Western Digital

- Company: Western Digital
- What the company does: WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-25
- Apply by: 2026-11-09
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000151934209
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-mechanical-simulation-engineer/

## About the role

Working with internal manufacturing teams, perform various analysis to ensure robust, high volume manufacturing tooling and processes.

## What they're looking for

- Currently pursuing or recently completed an MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrated analysis skills through industrial experience and/or academic projects
- Proficient using mechanical analysis & design tools (e.g. ANSYS, Hyperworks, Matlab, SolidWorks)
- Fundamental knowledge of dynamics and vibration control, testing & associated data analysis
- Hands-on laboratory experience using Laser Doppler Vibrometers, Fourier analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc