# Servo Control 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: 2026-08-18
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000144103580
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-servo-control-engineer/

## About the role

This role is part of WD's early career development program. WD's early career development program is ideal for individuals at the early stages of their professional career. Participants receive foundational training through structured onboarding, mentorship, and a curated development curriculum. The responsibilities of this role are typically aligned with candidates who have approximately 0–2+ years of relevant professional experience, though candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

## What they're looking for

- Currently pursing or recently completed a MS or PhD in EE or ME
- Must have experience with servo-controller design for mechanical dynamic system, familiarity with design tradeoffs for feedback and feedforward solutions
- Must have experience with Matlab and experience in coding C/C++
- Demonstrated strong problem solving and initiative
- Excellent global communication skills
- Good organizational skills


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-servo-control-engineer/