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# Principal Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Test & Equipment

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China Full-time Senior individual contributor Skilled Trades & Maintenance 

Listed on Western Digital’s official careers site. Posted August 27, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000145878362-principal-mechanical-engineer-advanced-test-equipment)

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## Job description

Product (precision testing unit) and/or automation testing equipment mechanical development Work out development plan, detail design, standard parts selection, and tolerance analysis; create 3D/2D drawing, BOM, assembly manual and buy off document etc… Conduct regular design review within the team to ensure an optimized design that can cover function, cost, schedule, DFM, etc. Communicate with vendor to deliver parts precisely and timely.

Prototype assembly / buyoff / debug / evaluation / design improvement / qualification Product FA and root cause finding by in-depth study Collaboration with global (US/Japan/Philippines/Thailand/Malaysia) and local teams on product / equipment development Working with mechanical simulation, testing, electrical, servo, software, firmware team for new product and equipment development Support new product / equipment ramp up in overseas

## Qualifications

Master degree or above in mechanical engineering or related fields Knowledge/experience on mechanical design, TSA, heat treatment, material, mold and machining, FMEA, mechanical vibration, Solidworks software skillfully Experiences of system development, new product development, automation development, vision system development or application, data analysis is preferred Experiences in workshop is preferred Preferred to good at photography, has basic artistic ability High flexibility under various conditions; Uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways; Good team player, highly motivated and possessing a sense of urgency, capable of working independently Good written and verbal communication skills

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Aug 27, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 99 days
- Location: Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000145878362-principal-mechanical-engineer-advanced-test-equipment)

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