PDT Lead

Job Title: PDT Lead

Job Summary:

Western Digital is seeking a highly skilled PDT Lead to lead the development of NAND component products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in NAND or semiconductor industry and experience in engineering program management. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing innovative and cost-competitive memory solutions with the shortest time to market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead product development team in developing, qualifying, and ramping NAND component products.
• Prepare and manage assigned sections of program schedule during planning phase, create and be accountable for the overall plan for the engineering activities and identify dependencies with other functions.
• Host regular cross-functional team meetings and drive cross-functional team to meet the product spec and schedule requirements.
• Play key role to resolve issues and escalate unresolved issues to the product line core team.
• Act as the product line core team's voice in technology meetings and coordinate technical reviews of NAND memory readiness and provide peer performance feedback for memory team members.
• Request, prepare, and review technical documents for product development and customer applications, including datasheet, app notes, qual reports, models, etc.
• Evaluate the engineering results from many internal engineering teams to assure accomplishment of technical objectives.
• Prepare and present reports outlining the outcome of technical projects and makes recommendations for actions necessary to achieve desired results.
• Interface with customer to align the NAND product specs, product development schedule and roadmaps. Understand and assess the challenges and risks associated with customer's requirements.
• Support customer on solving various technical problems.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree with 5+ years of related experience in NAND or semiconductor industry.
• Experience of engineering program management is a plus.
• Experience as a technical lead or experience in working with cross-functional team is a plus.
• Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic and limited resource environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of business unit strategic goals is a plus.

About Western Digital:

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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