Executive Assistant to Managing Director

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

Western Digital is seeking a highly capable and technically grounded Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of Western . This is a unique, high-visibility role that combines executive support with strategic, technical, and project-based responsibilities.

You will act as a trusted partner to the Managing Director, supporting decision-making, driving cross-functional initiatives, and translating complex technical topics into actionable insights. This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering background who is looking to operate at the intersection of technology, strategy, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Strategic Support

• Provide organizational and content-driven support to the Managing Director across a technically complex and diverse scope
• Act as a thought partner in preparing materials, insights, and recommendations for strategic decisions
• Support prioritization and alignment across key initiatives

Technical Content & Communication

• Develop high-quality presentations, concepts, and briefing materials in both German and English
• Prepare, document, and follow up on technical and strategic meetings
• Translate complex engineering topics into clear, executive-level communication

Project Coordination & Execution

• Participate in and coordinate cross-country technical and strategic projects
• Track progress, align stakeholders, and ensure timely execution of key initiatives
• Serve as a connector across engineering, product, and business teams

Strategic Analysis

• Evaluate technical requirements and emerging opportunities in the context of strategic business field development
• Support the identification and assessment of new technologies, particularly in semiconductor and photonics domains

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics) or a related interdisciplinary technical field

Experience

• Early-career professional or post-PhD experience, ideally within the semiconductor industry
• Exposure to cross-functional or international projects is a plus

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of semiconductor technologies
• Knowledge of VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) technology highly preferred

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German proficiency strongly preferred
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving approach
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information into executive-ready insights
• High level of organization, ownership, and follow-through

Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ini