Executive Assistant to Managing Director

About Western Digital

Western Digital is at the forefront of driving innovation and expanding technological horizons, making previously unimaginable achievements possible. As a pioneering company, Western Digital has supported landmark accomplishments such as the moon landing and capturing the first-ever image of a black hole. Our broad range of technologies, including HDDs and platforms branded under Western Digital, WD, and WD_BLACK, serves businesses, creative professionals, and consumers worldwide. We partner with leading organizations to advance safer cities, support data centers for global enterprises and hyperscale cloud providers, and address the growing demands of AI data storage, paving the way to a smarter future.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proficient and technically knowledgeable Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director of Western Digital. This prominent role blends executive administration with strategic, technical, and project management duties. As a trusted collaborator, you will facilitate executive decision-making, spearhead cross-functional projects, and distill complex technical concepts into clear executive insights. This position suits an individual with an engineering background eager to operate at the nexus of technology, strategic business development, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive organizational and content-related support to the Managing Director across diverse and technically intricate issues.
• Collaborate in crafting strategic decision-making materials, insights, and recommendations.
• Assist in prioritizing and aligning critical initiatives effectively.
• Create polished presentations, concepts, and briefing documents in both German and English.
• Document and manage follow-ups for technical and strategic meetings.
• Translate specialized engineering topics into accessible communication for executives.
• Coordinate and engage in international technical and strategic projects.
• Monitor project milestones, synchronize among stakeholders, and ensure timely completion of initiatives.
• Facilitate connections across engineering, product, and business teams to foster collaboration.
• Analyze technical requirements alongside emerging prospects to support strategic business domains.
• Contribute to identifying and evaluating emerging technologies, focusing on semiconductor and photonics areas.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Master's or PhD degree in Engineering disciplines such as Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related interdisciplinary technical fields.
• Early-career or postdoctoral experience preferred, ideally with semiconductor industry exposure.
• Experience in cross-functional or international projects is advantageous.
• Profound understanding of semiconductor technologies with a strong preference for knowledge in VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) technology.
• Exceptional written and spoken communication abilities in English, with solid German language skills highly valued.
• Analytical mindset with structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Competent in synthesizing complex technical data into executive-level summaries.
• Highly organized with demonstrated ownership and commitment to follow-through.
• Entrepreneurial attitude combined with initiative and responsibility.
• Professional demeanor, adaptability, and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
• Ability and readiness to work flexibly within a high-velocity environment.

Additional Information

Western Digital embraces diversity as a cornerstone to success, reflecting the varied perspectives of our global customers and communities within our workforce. We strive to provide an inclusive environment fostering belonging, respect, and contribution for every individual.
We are dedicated to accommodating applicants with disabilities to ensure equitable access through our hiring process. Requests for accommodations can be made by contacting the designated email with relevant details.
Prospective candidates should note Western Digital and its subsidiaries do not require any payment during the job application or hiring process. Any suspicious requests should be promptly reported through our Ethics Helpline or compliance channels.