ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Own reliability validation testing and failure analysis (FA) for HDD products and next-generation technology platforms.
2. Develop and refine validation test plans and standards based on product architecture and design inputs, ensuring comprehensive coverage from prototype to mass production.
3. Lead the qualification, standardization, maintenance, and continuous improvement of validation tools, fixtures, and lab capabilities.
4. Support test infrastructure readiness and process planning during the introduction of next-generation technologies.
5. Collaborate with global labs, design, and product engineering teams to align validation methodologies and ensure data consistency.
6. Provide technical risk assessments and quality validation input to cross-functional projects.
7. Plan test resources and schedules to support project milestones and ensure validation effectiveness.