Servo Control Engineer

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Servo Control EngineerFull-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range: 115,200.00-153,600.00Business Function: DevelopmentWork Location: San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters--LOC_WDT_USCA23Company 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 DescriptionEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Responsible for optimizing the high performance and robust positioning controller, and real-time servo firmware development for enterprise-class hard disk drives.Architect a robust servo system, compensating for environmental variables such as vibration, shock, supply voltage and temperature.Research, design, develop and maintain tools and equipment related to characterization and qualifying robust servo design.Provide failure analysis support for integration teams, manufacturing, and reliability testing.Collaborate with other teams to engineer design improvements that enhance robustness, minimize failures and optimize performance in all usage conditionsEvaluate feasibility of advanced technologies and their interaction with servo subsystems through simulation and prototyping.This role is part of WD's early career development program. WD's early career development program is ideal for individuals at the early stages of their professional career.  Participants receive foundational training through structured onboarding, mentorship, and a curated development curriculum. The responsibilities of this role are typically aligned with candidates who have approximately 0–2+ years of relevant professional experience, though candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.QualificationsRole begins Summer 2026Required:Currently pursing or recently completed a MS or PhD in EE or MEMust have experience with servo-controller design for mechanical dynamic system; familiarity with design tradeoffs for feedback and feedforward solutions.Must have experience with Matlab and experience in coding C/C++Skills:Demonstrated strong problem solving and initiativeExcellent global communication skillsGood organizational skillsSalary Range: 115,200.00-153,600.00Additional InformationWD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set...