HGA Blade Technician 5 – Engineering

About the role

Western Digital is seeking an HGA Blade Technician 5 to execute test algorithms on HGA Blade testers, ensure throughput targets, and perform first‑level failure analysis. The role supports daily preventive maintenance and communicates results to engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Execute standard test evaluation methodologies for HGA Blade equipment.
• Perform first‑level failure analysis and track repair activities of blades and tools.
• Maintain strict adherence to the test schedule and daily tester utilization reporting.
• Conduct daily and periodic preventive maintenance on testers and workstations.
• Ensure all PCs run IT‑compliant software, including Microsoft Windows patch deployment.
• Monitor and maintain deployment of standard HGA blade recipes and perform routine data monitoring.
• Carry out annual gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies.
• Extract raw tester data, provide initial assessments, and communicate findings to engineers.
• Maintain inventory of test parts, consumables, and peripheral tools.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a dashboard to track tool output over time.

Required profile

• Graduate of technology courses in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Technology or related fields.
• Minimum three years of experience in the opto‑electronics or related engineering field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Required skills

• HGA Blade testing and evaluation.
• First‑level failure analysis.
• Preventive maintenance of test equipment.
• Microsoft Windows operating system and patch deployment.
• Data monitoring and analysis.
• Gauge repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) testing.
• Raw data extraction and initial assessment.
• Dashboard creation for tool performance tracking.