Staff Engineer Equipment Engineering jobs at Western Digital in Malaysia

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The Lube Department (Back End Process) team is looking for a highly motivated technician willing to contribute at the highest level. We seek someone who demonstrates the desire to learn various technical and process areas and can bring creative ideas and solutions to technical challenges. We are also looking for their commitment to provide hands-on support for sample handling, troubleshooting, tool upgrades, installation, data logging and assisting engineers during experimental runs or tool modifications. The working environment is in R&D mode which required frequent process tuning together with the need for engineering evaluations. They also need to perform daily tool checks and recipe verification, ensuring tool readiness to meet the NPI planning, ensuring real-time monitoring and a good update on changes, immediate action on any deviations and minimizing risks of scrap and rework.

• Proficiency in preventive maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.
• Competent in interpreting technical schematics, equipment manuals, process flows and blueprints.
• Proficient with precision measurement tools (e.g., FTIR and OSA), calibration fixtures, and digital/computerized maintenance systems.
• Familiarity with PLC controls (e.g., Mitsubishi) and basic automation principles.
• Solid computer literacy, which includes the ability to troubleshoot basic software and hardware issues, skill in managing file organization, version control and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Solid working knowledge of AutoCAD would be an added advantage.
• Familiar with adjusting operation and maintaining back-end process tools.
• Proficiency in monitoring and react on the process parameters (e.g. pull rate, dwell time, exposure time, load force, etc.).
• Accurately document production data, process trends, and evaluation results.
• Collaborate with engineers on process improvement initiatives and new process trials.
• Comply with safety, chemical handling and cleanroom protocols.

Diploma or Technical Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent)

Soft Skills & Personal Traits

• • Excellent communication skills , both verbal and written—to clearly report issues, coordinate corrective action and support engineering meetings.
  • Strong team player with adaptability, ownership and readiness to contribute constructively within dynamic environments.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy in tool setups, measurements and documentation.
  • Demonstrates strong critical thinking, time management and the ability to multitask while meeting deadlines efficiently.
  • Passion for continuous improvement and learning with a drive to learn, suggest enhancements and support ongoing process reliability.

Preferred Experience

• • Familiar with tool qualification and preventive maintenance
  • Experienced in performing SOP‑ compliant documentation.
  • Familiar with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and reporting.
  • Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and implement.

Preferred Attitudes

• • Sharp critical thinking for evaluating processes and making informed technical decisions.
  • Attention to detail for ensuring accuracy and quality in tool use and recorded data.
  • Time‑management skills to meet project deadlines and routine qualification schedules.
  • Willingness to work weekends or overtime as needed regardless day or night.

Personal Attributes

• • Curious mindset with initiative to learn, innovate and grow in technical/process roles.
  • Professionalism, responsibility and accountability in all tasks given and performed.

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

Job Description for MRE Engineering Technician

• Perform all types of DET Guzik & QMT test
• Ensure no delay in DET testing and that the test results are available on time
• Buyoff measurement result is shown consistent and stable to meet Test Criteria
• Compile and upload data to Online SPC timely to meet expected Test TAT
• Continuously update all test request and other necessary tracking
• Receive from previous shift and pass down information to next shift clearly
• Perform head change whenever required
• Perform tester conversion buyoff and tester troubleshooting
• Support data package compilation for NPI, SMO, Time Slice and by request.
• Support reference & head issuance and inventory management
• Support reference generates and head screening activities
• Perform and maintain MRE lab 7S and follow all safety and health rules
• Carry out all jobs/tasks as assigned by Engineers
• PN1-PN2 cross plants travelling to support whenever required
• Able to work in cleanroom environment and rotating shift pattern 12 hourly
• Able to support different shift and work location as assigned

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical), Engineering (Mechatronic/Electromechanical), Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent
• 1-2 Years working experience in manufacturing environment with machine operation, data collection & analytical skills is preferred.
• Working experiences in sputter metrology tool and knowledge of Magnetic materials used in HDD would be an added advantage.
• Understanding of failure mechanisms, ability to isolate & detect process changes causing machine alarms.
• Proficient in MS Windows Software (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook). Macro in excel would be an added advantage
• Effective team player with proven relationship building & communication skills, including cross-functionally with Production, Process, Yield, and Quality.

SKILLS:

• Junior/Senior Level Process Technician
• Problem Solving – Proficiency in troubleshooting process controls, process adjustments, data readback from machine, control limits.
• Communication - Ability to communicate technical information effectively to colleagues and engineers.
• Safety – Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulations in the manufacturing environment.
• Teamwork – Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Adaptability - Proficiency in handling emergencies and unexpected equipment failures.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

BROAD FUNCTIONS:

• Experience managing clean room, Air Handling Units, Air-Conditioners, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air-Compressors, Air-Dryers, Vacuum System, Ring Blower, Scrubber and others mechanical system for a Manufacturing Facility.

Regular

• Provides engineering and technical support to discipline engineers and maintenance team on all mechanical engineering issues.
• Maintain required levels of mechanical engineering aspect of design, integrity and performance of equipment, systems, and services as per engineering specifications and relevant codes and practices.
• Manage the development and delivery of nominated minor and major projects.
• Lead the development and implementation of the site’s mid-long term reliability strategy
• Provide inputs on mechanical related equipment and recommend engineering control aspect to solve the problem.
• Identify the needs of the Facilities Equipment maintenance and draw the necessary maintenance plans & execute.
• Draft and update utilities layout as and when required.
• Ensure Facilities equipment such as Air Handling Units, Air-Conditioners, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air –Compressors, Air- Dryers, Vacuum System, Ring Blower, Scrubber are maintain in correct way with PM program in place.

Irregular

• Provide utility matrix and cost reduction program to lowering facility running cost.
• To carry out any given tasks assigned by the immediate Superior.
• Breakdown Issue/crisis (upset) management at off working hours, weekend and public holiday.

- Bachelor’s Degree, Professional Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance per PM schedule. Conduct routine maintenance checks and services on all production equipment.
• Document routine preventive maintenance on PM checklists, record data if applicable and maintain completed checklist/history in tool maintenance system.
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance on production machine to ensure optimal performance. Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
• Document routine preventive maintenance and unscheduled failures details on system database
• Provide inputs to Shift Coordinator or Equipment Engineer to improve PM cycle-time, tool availability, quality/workmanship, reduce media scrap and cost of ownership.
• Provide Technical training and certification for junior technician.
• Support Tool Owner and Equipment Engineer for machine conversion/upgrade and improvement projects.

REQUIRED:

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical), Engineering (Mechatronic/Electromechanical), Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent
• Working experience in manufacturing environment (especially in vacuum chamber system) is required.
• Working experiences in Sputtering or machine maintenance related field would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control) would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in using measurement tools such as multi meters, oscilloscope, etc.
• Knowledge in study schematic diagram (circuit diagram) working on system troubleshooting.
• Understanding of failure mechanisms, ability to isolate determine root cause and repair.
• Proficient in MS Windows Software (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook) & Forum Notes
• Effective team player with proven relationship building & communication skills, including cross-functionally with Production, Process, Yield, and Quality.

SKILLS:

• Junior Level Equip Maintenance Technician
• Technical - Familiarity with sputtering equipment or other vacuum systems.
• Problem Solving – Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and control system failures.
• Communication - Ability to communicate technical information effectively to colleagues and engineers.
• Safety – Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulations in the manufacturing environment.
• Teamwork – Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Adaptability - Proficiency in handling emergencies and unexpected equipment failures.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will participate in the design, development and deployment of one of our new in-house test automation frameworks. This automation framework is meant to:

• Simplify test execution kick-off process
• Provide real-time test monitoring
• Improve and optimize test data calculation and analysis
• Generate automated test reports

REQUIRED

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or other related fields.
• Solid understanding of Linux systems and Shell scripting.

SKILLS

• Experience in Python/MATLAB/Octave or similar tools for mathematical data analysis.
• Experience in frontend/backend web programming is optional but welcome.
• Ability to research solutions to problems independently.

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

• Focal person in managing product quality since new product introduction throughout product life cycle. Participate in new product introductions to manufacturing by ensuring readiness of quality control systems and processes, verifying product quality monitoring and test capabilities, and addressing potential quality issues early to resolve them before production begins.
• Monitor product and process indicators to ensure compliance to quality requirement. Analyse indicators to identify trends, deviations, or opportunities for improvement. Utilize digital tools and platforms for real-time monitoring, reporting, and quality management.
• Working closely with respective issue owners to manage the non-conformity or inferior quality Finished Goods based on verification of data, risk assessment & engineering judgments.
• Coordinating quality improvement activities to address internal factory quality incidences & follow up with process team on root cause findings, corrective actions and the improvement plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues including HDD feedback. Leverage data analytics tools to interpret quality metrics, generate insights, and propose actionable improvements.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of quality assurance procedures, documentation, and best practices.
• Other tasks and assignments in sustaining & improving process control & product quality.

REQUIRED

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Statistics or Science related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Familiarity with quality assurance methodologies (e.g., ISO standards, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks) is an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Spotfire, Python, or similar software).
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset in identifying and addressing potential issues.

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

Job Description for MRE Engineering Technician

• Perform all types of DET Guzik & QMT test
• Ensure no delay in DET testing and that the test results are available on time
• Buyoff measurement result is shown consistent and stable to meet Test Criteria
• Compile and upload data to Online SPC timely to meet expected Test TAT
• Continuously update all test request and other necessary tracking
• Receive from previous shift and pass down information to next shift clearly
• Perform head change whenever required
• Perform tester conversion buyoff and tester troubleshooting
• Support data package compilation for NPI, SMO, Time Slice and by request.
• Support reference & head issuance and inventory management
• Support reference generates and head screening activities
• Perform and maintain MRE lab 7S and follow all safety and health rules
• Carry out all jobs/tasks as assigned by Engineers
• PN1-PN2 cross plants travelling to support whenever required
• Able to work in cleanroom environment and rotating shift pattern 12 hourly
• Able to support different shift and work location as assigned

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical), Engineering (Mechatronic/Electromechanical), Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent
• 1-2 Years working experience in manufacturing environment with machine operation, data collection & analytical skills is preferred.
• Working experiences in sputter metrology tool and knowledge of Magnetic materials used in HDD would be an added advantage.
• Understanding of failure mechanisms, ability to isolate & detect process changes causing machine alarms.
• Proficient in MS Windows Software (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook). Macro in excel would be an added advantage
• Effective team player with proven relationship building & communication skills, including cross-functionally with Production, Process, Yield, and Quality.

SKILLS:

• Junior/Senior Level Process Technician
• Problem Solving – Proficiency in troubleshooting process controls, process adjustments, data readback from machine, control limits.
• Communication - Ability to communicate technical information effectively to colleagues and engineers.
• Safety – Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulations in the manufacturing environment.
• Teamwork – Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Adaptability - Proficiency in handling emergencies and unexpected equipment failures.