Senior IT Technologist, Applications Engineering job opportunity at Western Digital.



Date2026-04-06T21:25:28.224Z bot
Western Digital Senior IT Technologist, Applications Engineering
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loacation San Jose, California, United States
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Job DescriptionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Trusted Business Partner and single point-of-contact accountable to Wafer Business Leadership for all IT MFG Wafer requests,  project deliverables and timelines, and Service Level Agreements necessary to provide MFG Operations 24x7 IT Systems availabilityConduct thorough analyses of Wafer manufacturing processes and workflows to pinpoint opportunities for IT-driven automation and optimization. Effectively manage and prioritize a portfolio of IT projects within the wafer manufacturing domain.Liaison to all IT Support Functions to ensure consistent integrity of IT end-to-end solution architecture and foster functional relationships with other project and supporting application owners.Work with IT MFG Architecture team to develop and oversee the IT architecture roadmap for the Wafer manufacturing domain, ensuring seamless alignment with the overarching enterprise architecture strategy. Maintain comprehensive documentation for Wafer IT architecture and systems.Assure IT MFG Change Process Guidelines are followed to assure no unplanned MFG impacts due to changes to any component within the IT infrastructure and application sphere.Foster a DevOps culture that nurtures digital transformation and optimizes application delivery timelines while minimizing effort and costs.Keep abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the manufacturing IT landscape. Possess a deep understanding of current technology, solutions, and industry trends, and conceptualize solutions that effectively address business needs, opportunities, and challenges. Lead discussions on solution options/alternatives and their associated impacts.Validate the alignment of Wafer IT MFG solutions with corporate standards and compliance requirements. Establish and enforce IT security standards and protocols specific to the manufacturing domain.Spearhead the preparation of Wafer IT architecture plans and documentation for the architectural review process (e.g., ARB) and architecture team to facilitate discussions regarding necessary modifications to project solution architecture, overcoming design challenges, or addressing deviations observed in project design.Lead IT MFG Wafer efforts to provide digital transparency for all IT MFG application solutions and meaningful KPI Metrics that provide the business with necessary insights to make the appropriate financial decisions that optimize revenue.  Foster a DevOps culture that nurtures digital transformation and optimizes application delivery timelines while minimizing effort and costs.Constant business interfacing requires on-site presence at either Great Oaks San Jose,  or Fremont MFG Factories 5 days per week. 

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