What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technologist position at Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics?

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled HDD data Analyst to help us leverage data to drive product development and optimization. This role involves analyzing component-level and HDD data to enhance our engineering processes and product performance. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical abilities, a strong understanding of the physics of magnetic recording, and a passion for improving products through data-driven insights. Additionally, you will investigate and understand product issues and build physics-based and machine-learning models to predict and optimize product performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Analysis : Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources, including component tests and HDD product evaluations, to identify trends, correlations, and areas for improvement.
Product Optimization : Utilize data-driven insights to recommend and implement changes in product design and development, aiming to enhance performance, reliability, and overall quality.
Investigation : Investigate and diagnose product issues by analyzing data patterns and anomalies and understanding their root causes to inform product improvements.
Model Building : Develop and implement physics-based models to simulate and predict product behavior and create machine-learning models to enhance predictive accuracy and optimization.
Collaboration : Work closely with engineering teams to understand product requirements and development challenges, providing data-driven solutions and recommendations.
Reporting : Develop and present detailed reports and visualizations to communicate findings, trends, and actionable insights to stakeholders at all levels.
Continuous Improvement : Stay updated with the latest advancements in data analysis, machine learning, and physics-based modeling, applying these techniques to improve product development processes.
Research : Apply knowledge of the physics of magnetism to interpret data related to magnetic components and systems, ensuring accurate analysis and application in product development.

Qualifications : Qualifications

REQUIRED

Master’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field s

5 yrs experienceProven experience in HDD or Magnetic Recording data analysis, preferably in a product development or engineering context. .

SKILLS

Technical Skills : Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, Excel). Experience with machine learning and data visualization methods and tools. Familiarity with physics-based modeling is a plus.

Analytical Skills : Exceptional ability to analyze complex data sets, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Knowledge : Understanding of the physics of magnetic recording and its application in product development. Experience in building and applying machine learning models.

Motivation : Self-motivated, with a strong drive to continuously improve and contribute to product development efforts.

Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.

The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.

You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical / dental / vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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