Early Career Talent - Mechanical Simulation Engineer (MS or Ph.D. only) (Role Begins Summer 2026)
Western Digital
About this role
A Mechanical Simulation Engineer at Western Digital will work within a multidisciplinary team to analyze and optimize mechanical systems for HDD products using various finite element analysis methods. The role involves collaboration with design engineers, validation through experiments, and support for manufacturing processes, focusing on developing advanced mechanical technologies.
Skills
About Western Digital
westerndigital.comWestern Digital (WD) is a global leader in digital storage solutions, designing and manufacturing hard disk drives (HDDs), solid‑state drives (SSDs), and branded storage systems for consumers and enterprise customers. Its product portfolio serves PCs, Macs, NAS, gaming rigs, media professionals (G‑Technology), data centers and AI data cycles, with offerings tuned for capacity, performance, and reliability. WD supports customers with global sales, warranties, friendly technical support, and consumer-friendly policies such as free shipping and a 30‑day return window.
About Western Digital
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$96k – $127k
per year