Westerndigital

Engineer, Data Analytics Engineering

Biñan City, LAGUNA, Philippines · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerWesterndigital
LocationBiñan City, LAGUNA, 4024, Philippines
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted3 months ago

The Early Career Talent (ECT) -- Data Analytics / Computer Science will join Western Digital's Head Backend Business Unit under the BEST Program. This role sits within the Engineering organization and is designed to bridge the gap between manufacturing operations and data-driven decision-making.

As the Head Backend BU operates in a high-precision, data-intensive manufacturing environment (slider processing and HGA assembly), the ability to collect, process, visualize, and interpret engineering data is increasingly critical to maintaining competitiveness and operational excellence.

The ECT will support analytics initiatives, dashboard development, and process data interpretation alongside engineering and operations teams. The role is based in the Philippines (PHO) and reports to the Head Backend Engineering organization.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting development of operational dashboards and data visualization tools for manufacturing KPIs (yield, throughput, defect rates)
Assisting in data collection, cleaning, and analysis of process engineering data
Building and maintaining reports using tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, or equivalent
Collaborating with engineers to translate data insights into actionable process improvements
Participating in all BEST Program milestones including IDP reviews and Phase 2 applied analytics projects
Contributing to automation of manual reporting processes across engineering functions

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This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Statistics, or Engineering with a strong programming/analytics specialization
Fresh graduate or maximum 1 year of work experience
Demonstrated proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, R, SQL)
Experience with data visualization (Power BI, Tableau, matplotlib, or similar)
Strong quantitative and analytical academic background

PREFERRED:

Coursework or project work in machine learning, statistical modeling, or process analytics
Exposure to manufacturing data, IoT sensor data, or time-series analysis
Knowledge of database management (SQL Server, MySQL, or similar)
Capstone, thesis, or competition experience in data analytics or AI/ML
Basic understanding of engineering or manufacturing concepts

SKILLS:

Strong programming skills (Python and/or SQL minimum)
Data wrangling, cleaning, and exploratory data analysis
Dashboard and visualization development
Analytical storytelling -- ability to translate data into business-relevant insights
Collaborative and curious mindset, comfortable working in cross-functional engineering teams
Good communication skills -- able to present findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Strong written and verbal English communication

Important Reminders:

We provide free medical examination.
We do not collect any original requirements.
We do not collect any fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com 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.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.

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