Total 14 Purchasing Engineer job vacancies in Quality Assurance / Control category in The United States of America

We're seeking a driven individual to bring new products to market in a dynamic environment. Test engineer is required to drive High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) Test Excellence in collaboration with operations. Key responsibilities are as below:

• Optimize Test Strategies: Execute comprehensive test plans, balancing test time, yield, and quality to achieve aggressive goals in high-volume manufacturing environments. Conduct troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement on given products.
• Execute and Collaborate on Engineering Solutions: Assist and execute implementation of innovative engineering solutions to meet project requirements. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Support Innovation and Cost Efficiency: Partner with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge testing technologies and elevate existing practices. Execute and support the adoption of cost-saving solutions like Test Time Reduction (TTR) and new test platform enablement, driving CAPEX reduction through innovative test strategies.
• Technical Expertise and Support: Provide technical support in electrical failure analysis for internal and external stakeholders. Address issues related to RMAs, production, reliability, and DPPM (Defects Per Million Parts) improvement.
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Develop and deliver clear, concise technical reports and documentation, including electrical failure analysis work instructions, test equipment guidelines, test reports, and specifications.
• NPI (New Product Introduction) Support: Actively participate in NPI projects, ensuring a smooth transfer of test technology from the mother site to mass production.
• Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship: Conduct technical training sessions for technicians, fostering knowledge transfer and team development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Web service frontend developer & service endpoint developer to develop code for shop floor monitoring tools which include UX/UI. (include Windows App and Web App)​
• System Performance​, Middleware​, Design spec (Frontend)​ and User manual and instruction for user.
• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones.
• Ensuring responsiveness of applications.
• Working alongside graphic designers for web design features.
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.
• Maintain, manage, and modify all software systems and applications.
• Resolve complex issues relating to business requirements and objectives.
• Co-ordinates with others sections including oversea organization concerning technical issues related to the Backend test process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Web service frontend developer & service endpoint developer to develop code for shopfloor monitoring tools which include UX/UI. (include Windows App and Web App)​
• System Performance​, Middleware​, Design spec (Frontend)​ and User manual and instruction for user.
• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones.
• Ensuring responsiveness of applications.
• Working alongside graphic designers for web design features.
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.
• Maintain, manage, and modify all software systems and applications.
• Resolve complex issues relating to business requirements and objectives.
• Co-ordinates with others sections including oversea organization concerning technical issues related to the Backend test process.

We're seeking a driven individual to bring new products to market in a dynamic environment. Test engineer is required to drive High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) Test Excellence in collaboration with operations. Key responsibilities are as below:

• Optimize Test Strategies: Design and execute comprehensive test plans, balancing test time, yield, and quality to achieve aggressive goals in high-volume manufacturing environments. Identify the most cost-effective testing methods through troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and Collaborate on Engineering Solutions: Co-lead the development and implementation of innovative engineering solutions to meet project requirements. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Champion Innovation and Cost Efficiency: Partner with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge testing technologies and elevate existing practices. Conduct research and champion the adoption of cost-saving solutions like Test Time Reduction (TTR) and new test platform enablement, driving CAPEX reduction through innovative test strategies.
• Technical Expertise and Support: Provide technical leadership and expert support in electrical failure analysis for internal and external stakeholders. Address issues related to RMAs, production, reliability, and DPPM (Defects Per Million Parts) improvement.
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Develop and deliver clear, concise technical reports and documentation, including electrical failure analysis work instructions, test equipment guidelines, test reports, and specifications.
• NPI (New Product Introduction) Support: Actively participate in NPI projects, ensuring a smooth transfer of test technology from the mother site to mass production.
• Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship: Conduct technical training sessions for junior engineers and technicians, fostering knowledge transfer and team development.

Job Description

Own all aspects of supplier quality and reliability for Power Management ICs (PMIC).  Work with suppliers, along with hardware, firmware, product quality and reliability engineering teams to ensure PMIC performance in WD products.  Understand supplier processes to identify and control KPIV parameters to achieve KPOVs critical for WD product function.  Review supplier DOEs and reliability data to ensure adequate quality controls.  Audit supplier processes.  Contribute to WD product failure analysis; when necessary, drive supplier resolution of device failures via the 8D method.  Coordinate with Program Management, Design Engineering, Procurement and Factory for successful program execution with multiple suppliers, making recommendations on supplier selection.  Conduct supplier quality system and process assessments and score for periodic business reviews.  Review supplier change notices and plan the appropriate level of qualification activities.

Duties &Responsibilities: 

• General Management of WD PMIC suppliers: initiating and coordinating meetings regarding technology reviews/roadmaps and issues between Procurement, Design Engineering and suppliers.
• Qualify PMIC devices for use in WD products, conforming to all requirements.
• Manage ATE test reviews with supplier and Design Engineering.
• Monitor Critical to Function parameters via SPC.
• Confirm supplier PMIC reliability demonstration testing.
• Ensure supplier processes are understood via Fishbone diagrams to identify KPIVs and KPOVs; examine critical sensitivities via DOEs.
• Induce supplier activities to strengthen quality systems with FMEA and Error Proofing tools.
• Participate in WD product FAs to determine PMIC contribution. 
• Drive supplier FA of PMIC device failures, utilizing 8D method to determine the root cause hypothesis, validate failure hypothesis, identify escape cause, and implement corrective actions, as well as preventative actions.
• Coordinate MRB for disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Track supplier continuous improvement activities to eliminate common failure modes.
• Research new suppliers and technology roadmaps to assist selection of future PMIC devices.
• Review supplier change notices and work cross-functionally to disposition.

Job Description

Position:  Staff Engineer - Instructional Designer

Team: Quality Assurance Engineering Team

 Instructional designer with at least 5-10 years experience, should be able to work from the Western Digital Bangalore office, have the ability to manage multiple deliverables, develop e-learning courses, have experience with authoring tools Articulate Studio or Articulate Storyline, and have experience updating web pages similar to SharePoint.

Job Description:

• In-depth knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content, Reshaping content for changing needs.
• Structuring content and optimizing learning.
• Ensuring content matches established objectives. Conducting any research required.
• Set instructional end goals and create content that matches them
• Work with subject matter experts to identify the target audience’s training needs,
• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product
• Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design
• WBT, ILT, VILT, Microlearning, Mobile learning, Gamification, Assessments, etc
• Training Gap Analysis
• Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process
• Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role-plays, games, etc.)
• Devise modes of assessment, such as tests or quizzes, to measure the effectiveness of the course
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio, and video scripts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the maintenance of production and automation machine component.
• Ensure all automation machine component is properly maintained.
• Review daily work orders and provide reports.
• Review all documentation to ensure proper data collection.
• Lead, train and supervise maintenance workers.
• Inspecting automation machine component and conducting routine maintenance.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
• Adhering to all safety and performance regulations.
• Machine availability control including MTTR/MTBF
• Spare part management.
• Support engineering unit trial and validation.

Roles / Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust quality systems to support the supplier quality engineering function.
• Train supplier quality engineers to effectively utilize quality data systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable system architectures.
• Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to design and maintain data pipelines and warehouses.
• Develop and implement best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
• Work closely with stakeholders to drive process improvements and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of systems, procedures, and data management practices.
• Monitor performance metrics and analyze trends to identify areas for optimization and enhancement.
• Provide regular reports and insights to management to support data-driven decision-making.

• Accountable for Customer (Media) quality indicators management towards better quality and customer satisfaction, and responsible for the assigned departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Proactively feedback and participate with working team for any potential quality issue in early stage.
• Participate in Non-conformance issue part containment and disposition discussion, and execution during quality incident, act as Coordinator Material Review Board, provide briefing as required.
• Participate in related risk assessment activities e.g. Business Process Management (BPM), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA). 
• Utilize data analytics for product performance monitoring / analysis and leverage on relevant predictive modeling to drive continual improvements and proactive problem solving.
• Use 8D methodology for Quality Alert(s).
• Responsible to follow up and follow through committed actions/evaluation lots for improvements to Customer (Media).
• Assist in ensuring the functional business risk (in area of assign responsibility) are adequately identified and mitigated at best possible level.
• Responsible for self-health and safety at the workplace. Comply with relevant policies and regulations.
• Act as Coordinator for Change Review, provide briefing/training as required. Hold authority to reject Change Review package that does not meet requirements.
• Support Customer (Media or downstream customer) audits and internal audits for compliance.
• Support any other projects / task assigned by supervisor, leveraging 4IR-related skills and expertise to drive innovation, agility, and digital transformation across the organization.

Job Description

We are looking for Test Engineer, As a Test Engineer, you will work closely with engineers in group to create Mfg. Test program to test Storage products. You will be responsible to develop and maintain test code and update it based upon feedback from mfg. test. It could range from fixing bugs – to increase test yield or optimization or implementation of new test screens, application, tool as advised by engineering or QA teams. This position may require you to go to mfg. floor (as needed) on site to observe issues and implement or roll out solution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with SW/HW architects and other engineers in multiple disciplines (including electrical, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing) to develop use cases, test plans and automated tests in a process driven environment.
• Develop and maintain tools for automation used in testing of data center products using Python, C#, React, Microsoft SQL Server.
• Some knowledge of SQL queries
• Thinking out about testing products in HVM (High volume mfg.) environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Fermware, EE, ME, and NPI, System Test teams
• Assist and develop processes for Mfg. Failure analysis processes.
• Good documentation/ communication skills to train fellow engineers and technicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with the Company's Code of Conduct and all policies regulation company rules.
• Performs technical support activities related to test with engineering approaches to effectively respond to each work request in term of productivity improvement, quality and cost.
• Releases, add and changes process instruction.
• Establishes appropriate performance report.
• Performs manufacturing yield and process monitoring, improvement, problem solving.
• Supervises technicians in responsibility to accomplish job in most effective way.
• Knowledge is limited within a single technical area.
• Performs multiple project tasks.
• Is resourceful when solving problems; shows initiative.
• Uses basic technical skills to complete routine assignments.
• Works on technical projects of limited scope with instruction.
• Executes tasks/assignments that are well defined by Staff engineer/Manager.
• Exercises judgment in prioritizing work for reduce the errors may cause project delays.
• Able close supervision on all work and limited decision-making by having scope, expected timing and results reviewed thoroughly for completeness and accuracy.
• Have a good moral, good behavior and nice working.
• Contributes to create the Documents & RCO support operation, machines etc. 
• Test code improvement in Yield, Quality and Productivity improvement.
• Earlier involvement in new product to support time to market and time to volume.
• Test Process problem analysis and solving in the operation
• Oversea co-ordinates about technical related to the product

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To develop and control the part quality improvement at supplier site.
• To decrease the defective parts rate to meet section's quality target.
• To establish the quality document and support to production process for component problem solving
• Drive corrective action of suppliers to recover from quality deficiencies and sustain high level of Quality
• Follow up for closure of Failure Analysis at suppliers
• Issuance of Corrective Action Request or CA Notification records in WD system on known quality issue
• Review of suppliers's performance Dashboard data. Initiate corrective action where necessary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       To work with Cross Functional Teams and effectively deploy IATF 16949 QMS requirements.

·       QMS certification like Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor in ISO 9001 / IATF 16949

·       Good communication and Interpersonal skills is a must.

·       Should be a Team player and able to work with Global teams

·       Should have good knowledge and understanding in QMS Systems and should be able to upgrade, monitor and review the relevant QMS documents procedures,

·       Should have good knowledge in Jira programming

·       Knowledge in Software Quality Assurance is required

·       Experience in CMMI / ASPICE implementation is required

·       Semiconductor Experience in Product development / Manufacturing is required.

·       Writing & implementing the products development / integration / testing procedures (PLC / SDLC processes).

·       Preparing and presenting periodical quality reports to the management.

·       Good familiarity with other ISO standards like ISO 2015

·       Experience in Quality Domain around 14 years is preferred

• The individual will provide support on the following Product Environmental Compliance programs:
• Product environmental compliance through enforcement of Western Digital’s Product Environmental Specification, Material Declaration Data Sheet (MDDS) management & Compliance Database management;
• Fulfillment of related customer requests on environmental compliance topics;
• and support product and packaging compliance assurance and regulatory management activities (e.g., RoHS, REACH, SCIP, Prop 65, WEEE, labeling and reporting etc.)