The Early Career Talent (ECT) - Data Analytics / Computer Science (Master's Level) will join Western Digital's Head Backend Business Unit under the BEST Program. This THO-based role carries elevated expectations reflecting graduate-level expertise in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics applied to a precision manufacturing context. 

The ECT will drive substantive analytics initiatives -- including predictive modeling, advanced process monitoring, and automation of data workflows -- within the slider processing and HGA assembly engineering environment at THO. 

Reporting to the Head Backend Engineering organization, the ECT is expected to bring independent research capability and contribute to data infrastructure and intelligence projects that directly impact yield, quality, and operational efficiency. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing predictive mod...