Principal Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Test & Equipment

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Responsibilities

Product (precision testing unit) and/or automation testing equipment mechanical development; Work out development plan, detail design, standard parts selection, and tolerance analysis, create 3D/2D drawing, BOM, assembly manual and buy off document etc…; Conduct regular design review within the team to ensure an optimized design that can cover function, cost, schedule, DFM, etc.; Communicate with vendor to deliver parts precisely and timely.; Prototype assembly / buyoff / debug / evaluation / design improvement / qualification; Product FA and root cause finding by in-depth study; Collaboration with global (US/Japan/Philippines/Thailand/Malaysia) and local teams on product / equipment development; Working with mechanical simulation, testing, electrical, servo, software, firmware team for new product and equipment development; Support new product / equipment ramp up in overseas

Requirements

Master degree or above in mechanical engineering or related fields; Knowledge/experience on mechanical design, TSA, heat treatment, material, mold and machining, FMEA, mechanical vibration, Solidworks software skillfully; Experiences of system development, new product development, automation development, vision system development or application, data analysis is preferred; Experiences in workshop is preferred; Preferred to good at photography, has basic artistic ability; High flexibility under various conditions, Uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways,; Good team player, highly motivated and possessing a sense of urgency, capable of working independently; Good written and verbal communication skills