Job Description

The qualified individual will make significant contributions to the development of world-class solid-state flash drives (SSD). The primary responsibility of this engineer is the Signal and Power Integrity expert for our HDD and SSD products. We seek an expert in Signal and Power integrity with strong high-speed (PCIe Gen5) skills preferred. Knowledge and simulation experience of the SAS interface is desirable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Member of SIPI team contributing to margins and stability for High-Speed interfaces and Power supplies using Signal and Power simulation for WDC. 

Demonstrated cross-functional team management skills with Design and PCB implementation, stack up, and overall SIPI activities. 

Knowledgeable in all aspects of high-speed digital design, high-speed memory elements, and serial communications protocols.

Own the overall SIPI delivery for the HDD and SSD products from the design phase from concept to production.

o   Pre-Layout Simulations

o   Use IBIS/IBIS AMI/HSpice models

o   Determine topology, placement, and termination schemes for interfaces.

o   Layout guidelines for the PCB design group.

o   Post layout Simulations.

o   Impedance extraction, Insertion, and return loss, cross talk analysis.

o   PowerSI simulation for target plane impedance, optimize decoupling caps

o   PowerDC simulation for IR drop analysis

PCIe Gen5 simulations, layout optimizations to meet PCI-SIG frequency domain and time domain specs including compliance simulations/lab correlations. The same experience applies to the SAS interface.

DDR4/5, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5x and/or Flash Controller expert with in-depth knowledge of DDR controllers

Responsible for Providing Memory Initialization values and verifying timing as per JEDEC or ONFI/Toggle specifications.

HW Bring up and Validation of key interfaces like DDR4/5/LPDDR4x/LPDDR5x and Flash

Performing DDR4/5/LPDDR4x/LPDDR5x and Flash SI to lab correlations. Debugging DDR4/5/LPDDR4x/LPDDR5x and Flash signal integrity issues.

Hands-on experience in simulation tools – Ansys HFSS classic/3D Layout/Siwave, Keysight ADS, Cadence Allegro/Sigrity SI/PI tool suite.

Your contributions will have an immediate impact on the Company's success in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: BSEE with 8+ years of experience.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: As mentioned above.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

·      Solid product, team, and time management skills.

·      Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks s simultaneously.

·      Must be detail-oriented with good organization and analytical skills.

·      Excellent communication skills.

·      Ability to plan and execute work independently.

·      Strong problem-solving skills.

·      Capable of working in a cross-functional team environment and in managing cross-functional teams.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, write and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and emails in English. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to internal customers and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS DETAILS

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Colorado or remote jobs that can be performed in Colorado.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Virgin Pulse Program; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.