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JDA/BY ESP business consultant will work closely with clients to understand the business needs and challenges and provide guidance on leveraging ESP solutions to optimize the supply chain operations. This role requires a deep understanding of supply chain management principles, along with expertise in Blue Yonder ESP software and related technologies.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist Solution Architects in designing best-in-class solutions using Blue Yonder Enterprise Supply planning product.
• Identifies business requirements, functional and system specifications that meet business user requirements, maps them to systems capabilities and recommends technical solutions.
• Perform as an integral member to document and execute the design, optimization, and implementation of Blue Yonder Supply Chain Planning software solutions for customers, utilizing industry best practices and process methodologies.
• Configures system settings and options, plans, and executes unit, integration, and acceptance testing, and creates systems specifications.
• Support the functional engagement across key stakeholders, including key customer contacts, Project Managers, Technical consultants, to drive the timely and successfully delivery of the final solution.

As a HAMR Lifetime & Reliability Engineer you will perform a new & exciting function for developing next generational hard disk drive (HDD) Technology, namely Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR), through tribological testing and physical characterization. This job will require you to operate advanced electrical testers, analyze test and physical characterization data and direct a team of technicians and operators. In this role you will be directly responsible alongside other specialist engineers in the team for the implementation, development and operation of tribology component head & media testing at the Thailand head operations site, focusing on the new development of HAMR Blade HDD-like testing in environmental chambers. You have experience with hands-on tester operation and working with Technicians and Operators. You are an independent problem solver, and have good communication and organizational skills able to present to audiences in worldwide calls on a weekly basis. You should be proactive, driven and have an R&D and statistically orientated mindset. You are able to multi-task in the co-development of tester capability and to serve the test needs for internal customers from differing departments and worldwide sites. You are able to work under pressure and strive to meet critical business deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation, development and operation of Hard disk drive and HAMR technology tribology component head and media testing.
• Work on various tribometers and testers, focusing on the new development of Blade HDD-like testing in environmental chambers, to characterize mechanical, electrical and magnetic performance, reliability and lifetime of head designs and media pairings.
• Perform basic scripting and setup of testers to enable the required testing and desired data output.
• Work closely with existing engineers on site and with worldwide teams to execute testing requirements and report evaluations.
• Coach and direct a team of technicians and operators to perform the required testing, data analysis and reporting on a 24-7 operating model.
• Analyse data with statistical software, perform signal analysis, make concise technical reports that summarize the data and present these coherently to worldwide teams.
• Work closely with the onsite metrology and materials characterization lab to design the required analyses of heads post-testing and obtain relevant conclusions that influence design decisions.
• Lead tester statistical process control and preventative maintenance activities per IMS/ISO standards.
• Assist with other adhoc duties as assigned, wider departmental tasks and team building events.
• Attend and participate in conferences, offsite meetings and interlocks as assigned which could be overseas.

As a Test Project Management & Coordination Engineer, you will perform a new & exciting function within a team that are developing next generational hard disk drive (HDD) Technology, namely Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR), though specialized HDD-like tribological Lifetime & Reliability testing. This job will require you to take a lead within the team for providing test project management, coordination and logistical support, coordination of part builds & delivery, test queue planning & management, tester allocation & tester utilization management, failure analysis part coordination, prioritization and timelines, and planning and ordering of materials supplies to support volume testing requirements. You will need to work cross-functionally with teams at the Thailand head operations site, as well as worldwide sites in US, Japan and China. You will be the face of the team for communication to worldwide customers of the testing queue, priority of test cells and predicted completion timelines. Through developing a deep understanding of the technical testing function and knowledge of input cell designs, you will also play the role in assisting with testing reports and data analysis to the team and internal customers. You are an independent problem solver, have good communication, organizational and administration skills, proactive and driven, and able to present to audiences in worldwide calls on a weekly basis. You are able to multi-task to serve the needs for internal customers from differing departments and worldwide sites. You are able to work under pressure and strive to meet critical business deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing test project management, coordination and logistical Engineering support for coordination of part builds & delivery, test queue planning & management, tester allocation & tester utilization management, failure analysis part coordination, prioritization and timelines, and planning and ordering of materials supplies to support volume testing requirements.
• Be the face of the team for communication to worldwide customers of the testing queue, priority of test cells and predicted completion timelines.
• Through developing a deep understanding of the technical testing function and knowledge of input cell designs, you will also play the role in assisting with testing reports and data analysis to the team and internal customers.
• Through project management, coordination and logistical Engineering support, assist the implementation, development and operation of Hard disk drive and HAMR technology tribology component head and media testing, focused on HAMR Lifetime &
• Work closely with the onsite metrology and materials characterization lab for coordination of part movement, prioritization and timelines.
• Work cross-functionally with teams at the Thailand head operations site, as well as worldwide sites in US, Japan and China.
• Assist with other adhoc duties as assigned, wider departmental tasks and team building events.

As a Tribology, Test & Physical Characterization Engineer you will perform a new & exciting function for developing next generational hard disk drive (HDD) Technology, namely Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR), through tribological testing and physical characterization. This job will require you to operate advanced electrical testers, analyze test and physical characterization data and direct a team of technicians and operators. In this role you will be directly responsible alongside other specialist engineers in the team for the implementation, development and operation of tribology component head & media testing at the Thailand head operations site, focusing on the new development of HAMR Blade HDD-like testing in environmental chambers. You have experience with hands-on tester operation and working with Technicians and Operators. You are an independent problem solver, and have good communication and organizational skills able to present to audiences in worldwide calls on a weekly basis. You should be proactive, driven and have an R&D and statistically orientated mindset. You are able to multi-task in the co-development of tester capability and to serve the test needs for internal customers from differing departments and worldwide sites. You are able to work under pressure and strive to meet critical business deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementation, development and operation of Hard disk drive and HAMR technology tribology component head and media testing.
• Work on various tribometers and testers, focusing on the new development of Blade HDD-like testing in environmental chambers, to characterize mechanical, electrical and magnetic performance, reliability and lifetime of head designs and media pairings.
• Perform basic scripting and setup of testers to enable the required testing and desired data output.
• Work closely with existing engineers on site and with worldwide teams to execute testing requirements and report evaluations.
• Coach and direct a team of technicians and operators to perform the required testing, data analysis and reporting on a 24-7 operating model.
• Analyse data with statistical software, perform signal analysis, make concise technical reports that summarize the data and present these coherently to worldwide teams.
• Work closely with the onsite metrology and materials characterization lab to design the required analyses of heads post-testing and obtain relevant conclusions that influence design decisions.
• Lead tester statistical process control and preventative maintenance activities per IMS/ISO standards.
• Assist with other adhoc duties as assigned, wider departmental tasks and team building events.
• Attend and participate in conferences, offsite meetings and interlocks as assigned which could be overseas.

As a HAMR Lifetime & Reliability Supervisor you will perform an essential function for developing Hard disk drive and HAMR technology through managing operator personnel who perform HAMR Lifetime testing, tribological testing and physical characterisation. This job will require you to Supervise and direct a team operators in a 24-7 shift model, also understanding operation of advanced testers and analysis of lifetime test and physical characterisation data. In this role you will be directly responsible for managing the personnel who operate Lifetime and Tribology component head testing at the Thailand head operations site. You are a self starter, and have essential management and organizational skills. You are skillful and experienced at hands-on tester operation and handling of delicate components. You have core skills on operation, maintenance and control of testers, data analysis and reporting. You should be proactive, driven and have a R&D and statistically orientated mindset.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a team of Engineering Operator personnel that perform 24-7 operational tribology testing, assign job rota’s, training needs, performance and career related tasks.
• Ensure all Tribology equipment and testers are available, operated without deviation from official procedures, are well maintained and meet contamination, ESD and safety/hazard requirements.
• Lead tester statistical process control and preventative maintenance activities per IMS/ISO standards, including tester utilization plan and downtime reduction.
• Be fully responsible for lab tidiness (6S) and cleanliness.
• Assist Operators, Technicians and Engineers to work on various tribometers and testers to characterise mechanical, electrical and magnetric performance and reliability of head designs and media pairings.
• Assist in coding, scripting, macros and setup of testers to enable the required testing and desired data output.
• Work closely with existing engineers on site and with worldwide teams to excute testing requirements and report evaluations.
• Assist with Helium gas cylinder changes.
• Other adhoc duties as assigned, including wider Development departmental tasks, IMS/ISO and team building events.

• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain SMT/FCA/UF equipment such as solder printer, solder paste inspection, 2D/3D automated optical inspection, chip shooter, reflow/curing oven, deflux cleaner, flip chip bonder, underfill dispenser, carrier machine, and plasma machine (All SMT/FC/UF tools).
• Process Monitoring: Monitor and control the SMT/FCA/UF processes to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards. This includes validating defects and ensuring process parameters are within established limits.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues related to SMT/FCA/UF processes and assist equipment alarm related to the Recipe/Program.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to production teams, troubleshoot process-related issues, and root cause definition, and implement corrective/preventative actions to ensure continuous operation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, quality assurance, and other technicians to optimize processes and resolve issues. Provide feedback and suggestions for process enhancements.
• Defect Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of defects observed in substrate assembly, flip chip wafer, underfill epoxy and collaborate with engineering teams to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure that SSD test equipment is functioning optimally, achieving >99.3% slot-on availability and maintaining a high first pass yield.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of test systems to minimize downtime and ensure high reliability.
• Monitor real-time and historical data to detect issues, reduce failures, and maximize equipment uptime.
• Use data analytics to monitor SSD test equipment performance, identify patterns, and anticipate potential issues before they impact production.
• Analyze test equipment data to improve test efficiency, reduce down times, and enhance tester performance.
• Implement real-time monitoring and diagnostic tools to ensure sustained optimal performance of test equipment.
• Analyze equipment performance data to optimize maintenance schedules and extend the life cycle of SSD test equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on sustaining and enhancing the efficiency and reliability of SSD test equipment.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians in sustaining SSD tester, sharing best practices for maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with production, quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operation and continuous improvement in SSD testing.
• Provide detailed technical reports and presentations to management regarding equipment performance and improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing production schedules to meet customer demand and production capacity.
• Coordinating with departments such as purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Monitoring inventory levels to prevent overproduction or shortages.
• Adjusting plans based on changes in customer orders, supply chain issues, or production delays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation, development and operation of Hard disk drive and HAMR technology tribology component head and media testing.
• Work on various tribometers and testers, focusing on the new development of Blade HDD-like testing in environmental chambers, to characterise mechanical, electrical and magnetic performance, reliability and lifetime of head designs and media pairings.
• Direct operators to receive, inspect and index parts and materials entering the lab.
• Assist the supervisor to direct a team of Engineering Operator personnel that perform 24-7 operational tribology testing and assist with their training needs.
• Assist the Supervisor and other technicians, to ensure all Tribology equipment and testers are available, operated without deviation from official procedures, are well maintained and meet contamination, ESD and safety/hazard requirements.
• Manipulate raw data manually or through Marco's into spreadsheets and data analysis software, then construct MS PowerPoint presentations based on standard templates for Engineer review.
• Own specific tester statistical process control and preventative maintenance activities per IMS/ISO standards.
• Assist the team of Operators for lab tidiness (6S) and cleanliness.
• Assist in development of macros and setup of testers to enable the required testing and desired data output.
• Assist with Helium gas cylinder changes.
• Perform statistical data analysis on software such as JMP.
• Train other operators & technicians for tester operation, data analysis and report.
• Train new Technician on tester operation and engineering test concepts.
• Manage testing schedule with Operators and Engineers.
• Lead to perform 1st & 2nd level FA and debug of any testing issues and report to Engineer or Management level.
• Other adhoc duties as assigned, including wider Development departmental tasks and team building events.
• Attend and participate in training as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation, development and operation of Hard disk drive and HAMR technology tribology component head and media testing.
• Work on various tribometers and testers, focusing on the new development of Blade HDD-like testing in environmental chambers, to characterise mechanical, electrical and magnetic performance, reliability and lifetime of head designs and media pairings.
• Direct operators to receive, inspect and index parts and materials entering the lab.
• Assist the supervisor to direct a team of Engineering Operator personnel that perform 24-7 operational tribology testing and assist with their training needs.
• Assist the Supervisor and other technicians, to ensure all Tribology equipment and testers are available, operated without deviation from official procedures, are well maintained and meet contamination, ESD and safety/hazard requirements.
• Manipulate raw data automatically or manually into spreadsheets and data analysis software, then construct MS PowerPoint presentations based on standard templates for Engineer review.
• Own specific tester statistical process control and preventative maintenance activities per IMS/ISO standards.
• Assist the team of Operators for lab tidiness (6S) and cleanliness.
• Assist in development of  testers to enable the required testing and desired data output.
• Assist with Helium gas cylinder changes.
• Perform statistical data analysis on software such as JMP.
• Train other operators & technicians for tester operation, data analysis and report.
• Manage testing schedule with Operators and Engineers.
• Lead to perform 1st & 2nd level FA and debug of any testing issues and report to Engineer or Management level.
• Other adhoc duties as assigned, including wider Development departmental tasks and team building events.
• Attend and participate in training as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation, development and operation of Hard disk drive and HAMR technology tribology component head and media testing.
• Work on various tribometers and testers, focusing on the new development of Blade HDD-like testing in environmental chambers, to characterise mechanical, electrical and magnetic performance, reliability and lifetime of head designs and media pairings.
• Direct operators to receive, inspect and index parts and materials entering the lab.
• Assist the supervisor to direct a team of Engineering Operator personnel that perform 24-7 operational tribology testing and assist with their training needs.
• Assist the Supervisor and other technicians, to ensure all Tribology equipment and testers are available, operated without deviation from official procedures, are well maintained and meet contamination, ESD and safety/hazard requirements.
• Manipulate raw data automatically or manually into spreadsheets and data analysis software, then construct MS PowerPoint presentations based on standard templates for Engineer review.
• Own specific tester statistical process control and preventative maintenance activities per IMS/ISO standards.
• Assist the team of Operators for lab tidiness (6S) and cleanliness.
• Assist in development of  testers to enable the required testing and desired data output.
• Assist with Helium gas cylinder changes.
• Perform statistical data analysis on software such as JMP.
• Train other operators & technicians for tester operation, data analysis and report.
• Manage testing schedule with Operators and Engineers.
• Lead to perform 1st & 2nd level FA and debug of any testing issues and report to Engineer or Management level.
• Other adhoc duties as assigned, including wider Development departmental tasks and team building events.
• Attend and participate in training as assigned.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

As the Director of Global Procurement Purchasing, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of purchase order (PO) generation, processing, and delivery management to ensure the timely and accurate fulfillment of procurement requests. You will lead a team to optimize purchasing workflows, ensure compliance with organizational policies, and collaborate with suppliers to guarantee the on-time delivery of goods and services. A focus on process automation, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration will be key to success in this role. This role will manage a team of approximately 25 buyers, with 3 direct reports.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Oversee PO Processing Operations: Lead the procurement team in the efficient processing of purchase orders from requisition to order fulfillment. Ensure that all POs are accurately and timely processed within the procurement system, maintaining compliance with company policies.

• Develop and Implement PO Policies and Procedures: Create, implement, and monitor PO processing guidelines to standardize practices across the organization. Ensure policies are compliant with regulatory requirements and internal controls.

• Delivery Management and Vendor Coordination: Collaborate closely with vendors and suppliers to monitor delivery timelines and resolve any issues related to delays, shortages, or quality concerns. Ensure the timely delivery of all goods and services as per the PO agreements.

• Improve Operational Efficiency: Drive initiatives to streamline and automate PO processing, leveraging technology and tools such as ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and robotic process automation (RPA) to reduce cycle times and eliminate manual errors.

• Ensure Data Accuracy and Reporting: Ensure the accuracy of procurement and PO data within the systems. Develop and maintain reporting mechanisms to track KPIs such as PO cycle time, on-time delivery, and vendor performance metrics.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Work closely with the sourcing team and key suppliers to manage the fulfillment process. Address any issues related to pricing discrepancies, quality concerns, or delivery failures.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with finance, legal, sourcing, and operations teams to ensure that all PO-related activities align with organizational goals and budgets. Ensure a smooth handoff of goods and services post-delivery.

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyer, providing guidance on PO management, system use, and best practices. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and process optimization.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure that all PO activities comply with internal controls, legal requirements, and financial policies. Proactively manage risks associated with PO fulfillment, including potential delays, pricing changes, and contract compliance issues.

• Vendor Performance Tracking: Work with the sourcing team to evaluate supplier performance based on delivery timeliness, quality of goods, and compliance with contractual obligations. Use performance data to inform future purchasing decisions and improve vendor relationships.

 In order for the incumbent to deliver the expected outcome, the incumbent has authority to perform the following:

• Assign work to achieve deliverables committed to organization goals that complies with work rules and ethics and compliance policies of the Company.
• Perform assigned work to achieve deliverables committed to organization goals in accordance with this job description and in compliance with work rules and ethics and compliance policies of the Company.
• Report anomaly or non-compliance in relation to Ethics and Compliance policies of the Company.
• Report near-miss, close-call and work safety violations in relation to workplace health and safety regulations.
• Report product / production irregularity, anomaly, defectives in relation to product quality assurance.
• Others as assigned or delegated by his/her superior.

We are looking for a Senior Chatbot Technical Lead for Flash who will own the development and design of our chatbot application supporting Western Digital employees across multiple business domains.

As the Technical Lead, you will be responsible to manage the Chabot platform, maintain the relationship with the vendors, be responsible for the technical health, performance, and development of the chatbot, The lead should have excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and user experience oriented. Have a passion for technology and learning.

• Perform Engineering Change Order (ECM) processes and routing runtime maintenance in EPR system
• Monthly managerial accounting close and reporting responsibilities on inventory related movements transactions analysis and reserve
• Ensure compliance with corporate SOX and key controls, adherence to US GAAP and other statutory requirements and support for audit requirements
• Performs specific tasks on inventory costing, including R&D cost centers and prepare reports for AGIS journal related costs for review
• Complete defined closing reports like factory output analyze big flux with reasonable explanations and have capability to design/enhance new requested reports and related modeling
• Performs specific monitoring related to cycle count activity on monthly basis and conduct independent sample audit. Different analyzer posting to SAP for those approved inventory adjustments.
• BOM cost calculation and preparation for standard cost fresh  
• Performs detailed cost and financial analyses and makes recommendations regarding different cases and the proper accounting for transactions. Assists in solving complex technical problems in areas where no precedent exists.
• Performs specialized financial or cost analyses (e.g., product cost bridge, routing analysis, absorption analysis) 
• May provide ad-hoc analyses and report of information as requested

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive the requirement of a new product or process improvement which required auto inspection tool

• Develop the Prototype system with team for auto visual inspection HW

• Buy-off and qualify the Prototype system until passed all requirements

• Transferring tool to production team and do support for problem solving of design-relate