Executive Assistant to Managing Director

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Executive Assistant to Managing DirectorFull-timeBusiness Function: AdministrationWork Location: Germany-Ulm-LMS13 Office--LOC_WDT_DEU-LMS13 OfficeCompany DescriptionAt Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.Job DescriptionWestern Digital is seeking a highly capable and technically grounded Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of Western. This is a unique, high-visibility role that combines executive support with strategic, technical, and project-based responsibilities.You will act as a trusted partner to the Managing Director, supporting decision-making, driving cross-functional initiatives, and translating complex technical topics into actionable insights. This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering background who is looking to operate at the intersection of technology, strategy, and executive leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive & Strategic SupportProvide organizational and content-driven support to the Managing Director across a technically complex and diverse scopeAct as a thought partner in preparing materials, insights, and recommendations for strategic decisionsSupport prioritization and alignment across key initiativesTechnical Content & CommunicationDevelop high-quality presentations, concepts, and briefing materials in both German and EnglishPrepare, document, and follow up on technical and strategic meetingsTranslate complex engineering topics into clear, executive-level communicationProject Coordination & ExecutionParticipate in and coordinate cross-country technical and strategic projectsTrack progress, align stakeholders, and ensure timely execution of key initiativesServe as a connector across engineering, product, and business teamsStrategic AnalysisEvaluate technical requirements and emerging opportunities in the context of strategic business field developmentSupport the identification and assessment of new technologies, particularly in semiconductor and photonics domainsQualificationsEducationMaster’s or PhD in Engineering (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics) or a related interdisciplinary technical fieldExperienceEarly-career professional or post-PhD experience, ideally within the semiconductor industryExposure to cross-functional or international projects is a plusTechnical ExpertiseStrong understanding of semiconductor technologiesKnowledge of VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) technology highly preferredSkillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German proficiency strongly preferredStrong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving approachAbility to synthesize complex technical information into executive-ready insightsHigh level of organization, ownership, and follow-throughAttributesEntrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of initiative and accountabilityHigh level of professionalism, adaptability, and...