Automation Software Engineer

At 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™ brands.

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.

• Develop software and program for automation machine based on user input
• Innovate new algorithms, processes, and systems that address dynamic business needs (improve yields / output, expand capabilities)
• AI application development such as image recognition, robotics, and AI agents
• Support the transition of tester technology from development to mass production through qualification and training hand-off processes
• Support customer (factory) requests for previous and current generation platforms
• Provide on-site development, debugging, and validation when necessary
• Collaborate with multi-national and multi-cultural teams
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• 负责自动化机器的软件开发
• 优化程序算法和自动化流程，提高自动化产线生产量
• 图像识别，机器人，AI agent等AI应用开发
• 为自动化机器从研发到量产的过度设计审核评估程序
• 根据客户的需求，从软件方面改进现役自动化机器功能
• 根据工作需求，到现场（供应商处或客户处）开发，调试或验证自动化机器的软件程序
• 根据公司生产需要，与美国，日本或菲律宾等多国工程师合作开发自动化机器

• Master Degree or above in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Automation
• High level of proficiency in at least one programming language 
• Both ability to develop, debug program independently and ability to collaborate with team
• CET6 or above. Good communication in English, both written and verbal
• Experience in automation machine program is a plus
• Knowledge of AI (artificial intelligence) is a plus
• Knowledge in firmware coding or a low level language (C or Assembly) in motion control (motion profiles, PID loops, filters) is a plus
• Knowledge of machine vision system is a plus
• Knowledge of computer graphics or image program is a plus
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• 计算机，数学或自动化专业，硕士研究生及以上学历
• 有独自开发，调试程序的能力，有良好的团队合作能力
• 英语六级以上有良好的英文读写和沟通能力
• 有产线自动化机器软件开发工作经验优先考虑
• 有人工智能方面研究经验优先考虑
• 有底层嵌入式程序(运动控制方面)开发经验优先考虑
• 有机器视觉程序开发经验优先考虑
• 有计算机图形图像程序开发经验优先考虑

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

WD 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.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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