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New College Grad Mechanical Simulation Engineer PhD only

Western Digital
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

As a Mechanical Simulation Engineer you will join an international team of experts developing leading edge mechanical technologies and solutions for the industrys most demanding HDD products.  As part of a cross functional team you will be working within a broad collection of engineering disciplines all focused on delivering exceptional products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Simulation of complex HDD servomechanical systems using various finite element analysis methods including statics dynamics electromagnetics vibroacoustic and computational fluid dynamics.
  • Perform correlation experiments to validate simulation results.
  • Partner with mechanical and servo design engineers to optimized designs and recommend novel solutions to achieve demanding product requirements.

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

Qualifications : Required :

  • Current student pursuing a MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering and graduating between December 2024 and June 2025
  • 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.
  • Handson laboratory experience using Laser Doppler Vibrometers Fourier analyzers oscilloscopes etc.
  • Preferred :

  • Working knowledge of machine learning a plus.
  • Ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials combined with relevant work experience performing finite element analysis of complex structures and systems.
  • Skills :

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • 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 persons gender identity gender expression and genderrelated appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons 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 nondiscrimination 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 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.

    Based on our experience we anticipate that the application deadline will be  5 / 7 / 2025 although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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    Compensation & Benefits Details

  • An employees 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 Digitals ShortTerm 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 LongTerm 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 Digitals 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; taxadvantaged 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 Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
  • Remote Work : Employment Type :

    Fulltime

    Key Skills

    Mechanical Design,System Design,FEA,ASME Codes & Standards,CAD,Mechanical Knowledge,Creo,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,Autocad,HVAC Design,Autodesk Inventor

    Vacancy : 1

    About Company : Western Digital

    At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

    When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

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