# Principal Test 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: Principal and up
- Location: Pasir Gudang, Johor
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000157985276?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-principal-test-engineer/

## About the role

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 headcount. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on test engineering experience within a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment, spanning both process and hardware domains
- Demonstrated experience working within a multinational corporation (MNC) semiconductor environment -- with exposure to multi-site operations, global engineering teams, and complex stakeholder structures
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams of engineers and technicians through technical credibility, structured thinking, and clear communication -- without requiring direct line management authority
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with practitioner-level experience in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, FMEA, Fishbone, Fault Tree, or equivalent)
- Hands-on proficiency in data and statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, Python (pandas, numpy), or equivalent platforms

Tags: Engineering & Product

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