Engineer, Analytical & Characterization Engineering
Core
Execute characterization and validation tests, collect engineering data, perform data analysis, and assist in debugging and failure analysis for product qualification and reliability assessment.
Role type
Junior IC analytical and characterization engineer
Builds
Storage systems for AI-driven data economy, hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure
Domain
Data storage infrastructure and hardware reliability
Required skills
Test execution, data analysis, failure analysis, root-cause investigation, test script maintenance, quality standards adherence, task tracking, tool/script development
Preferred skills
Python, C/C++, Linux environment, data analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB, Power BI), automation, AI-assisted engineering tools
Responsibilities
Support characterization tests for engineering changes and firmware qualification, execute tests and capture meaningful observations, monitor running tests and identify anomalies, analyze test results and provide engineering recommendations, highlight anomalies and escalate quality concerns, support failure analysis and root-cause investigation, maintain and update test scripts and methodologies, track assigned tasks and report status, support factory or customer issue investigation, develop tools/scripts for test process improvement, participate in training and develop technical skills
Seniority
Junior, entry-level (fresh graduate or ≤2 years experience) (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153425090-engineer-analytical-characterization-engineering-at-western-digital)
