Principal Engineer, Packaging Engineering

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead PCB DFM with multi-function teams for PCB design tape out.
2. Act role of PCB designer including PCB DFM for staging SSD project.
3. Proceed PCB placement and PCBA proposal with consideration of mechanical process & design feedback and thermal solution.
4. Perform PCB design library maintenance, PCB panel and fabrication drawing template generation and Valor ERF maintenance.
5. Lead PCB design rule roadmap development with multi-function teams.
6. Interface seamlessly with PCB SQE, PCB vendors and HW engineer for required PCB design rule development.
7. Lead project to success and on time deliverable with various manufacturing and function teams at various WDC locations for new product development and PCB design improvement.
8. Deliverable of Automation program for efficiency of PCB design and DFM.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. More than 5 years PCB or package substrate design experience.
2. Bachelor or Master in science or engineering.
3. Familiar with PCB fabrication and PCBA design rule.
4. Work thinking with digital twin and data analytic methodology.
5. Leadership characteristics for project moving on and on time deliverable with team.

PREFERRED:

1. Good to have 2.5D package or die layout design skill set and experience.
2. Nice to have experience in substrate and bonding design for SiP projects like iNAND, NAND BGA, uSD, SD and USB and package design tool Cadence SIP or APD.

SKILLS:

1. Design software Allegro, AutoCAD and PCB DFM Valor.
2. Automation programming skill in PCB DFM Valor, Cadence Allegro and SIP.
3. Good communication and interpersonal skill is necessary.

Additional Information:

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.

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