# Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering 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: Senior
- Location: BangPa-in, PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-12
- Apply by: 2026-11-26
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000154961718?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-staff-engineer-hardware-development-engineering/

## About the role

The ideal candidate functions as a data-driven characterization engineer — someone who can analyze complex test data, identify behavioral patterns, compare results across evaluation and control groups, and translate findings into actionable insights for design and process teams. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a PhD’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechatronics , or a related field
- Solid understanding of HDD component testing (heads, sliders, recording performance)
- Proficiency in data analysis using JMP, Minitab, Excel , or equivalent tools
- Ability to work with large datasets, identify trends, and present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong communication (both Thai and English) and collaboration skills for cross-functional work across time zones
- A team-player talent, have an enough flexibility and able to handle themselves under pressured conditions

Tags: Engineering & Product

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-staff-engineer-hardware-development-engineering/