Technologist Mechanical Engineering

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Technologist Mechanical EngineeringFull-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range: 148,400.00-197,900.00Business Function: Hardware DevelopmentWork Location: Longmont Office--LOC_WDT_USCO02Company DescriptionWD 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.Job DescriptionWestern Digital is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience to design, develop, and validate mechanical components and assemblies for our Hard Disk Drive (HDD) product portfolio and data storage solutions. The engineer in this position will drive precision mechanical design for head-disk assemblies (HDA), actuators, base castings, and enclosures while meeting stringent performance and reliability requirements.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESHDD-Specific Design & DevelopmentDesign precision mechanical components for HDD systems:Head Stack Assembly (HSA) including actuators, flex circuits, voice coil motorsBase casting and top cover assembliesSpindle motor integration and mounting systemsShock dampening and vibration isolation structuresBreather filters and contamination control featuresDevelop parts using advanced CAD (SolidWorks/NX) with tight tolerancesUse geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) for drawings and 3D models to communicate ideal part with allowable variation to meet functional requirements.Design for ultra-clean operation environments (Class 10/100 cleanroom)Use 3D printing and other rapid prototyping processes to conduct design validation testing.Analysis & Simulation:Perform FEA on structural components (shock resistance, stiffness optimization)Conduct modal analysis for resonance avoidance in actuator systemsExecute tolerance stack-up analysis for critical assembliesTesting & Validation:Design test fixtures and develop test protocols for design validation.Execute environmental testing for shock, vibration, and thermal cyclingDrive failure mode analysis and implement corrective actions (FMEA, root cause analysis)Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with recording heads, media, firmware, and servo teams for system integration.Interface with suppliers on specifications and quality. QualificationsREQUIREDBS or MS in Mechanical EngineeringExpertise in Precision Mechanical Design, preferably in HDD industry with proven track record delivering productsExperience with high-volume consumer electronics or medical devicesMust have experience with head-disk interface (HDI) and aerodynamicsKnowledge of actuator dynamics and servo positioning systemsExperience with contamination control and particle managementAwareness of magnetic recording fundamentalsSKILLSManufacturing: Deep knowledge of die casting, precision machining, MIM, stampingMetrology: CMM programming, optical measurement systems, surface profilometryMaterials: Aluminum alloys, stainless steel, and engineering polymers for HDD applicationsGD&T: Advanced application for tight-tolerance assembliesCAD: Advanced proficiency in SolidWorksAnalysis: FEA tools, modal analysis, shock/vibration simulationStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesExcellent communicationAbility to thrive in fast-paced development environment Additional InformationWestern...