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Senior Engineer (HDD Substrate Frontend)

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This job is for a Senior Engineer at Seagate, focusing on HDD substrate manufacturing. You might like this job because it combines technical challenges with teamwork in a supportive environment, plus there are fun activities and healthy living options!

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Senai, MY, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

About our group:

 

Seagate’s Johor site is a strategic hub within our global manufacturing network, delivering high-quality disk media that underpin our data storage solutions. The ID/OD, grinding, and plating operations are critical to achieving the precision and consistency required for advanced recording technologies. Our engineering teams work closely with cross-functional and global partners to drive operational excellence, improve process capability, and support new technology introduction. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and integrity, providing opportunities to develop technical expertise while contributing to impactful, high-volume manufacturing.

About the role - you will:

 

  • Drive process and/or equipment engineering activities within ID/OD, grinding, and/or plating operations to ensure stable and capable manufacturing performance.
  • Analyze and resolve process and equipment issues using data-driven methodologies to improve yield, quality, and productivity.
  • Support equipment reliability and uptime through optimization of maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets and support new product or process introduction.
  • Contribute to a culture of innovation, inclusion, and integrity while strengthening technical capability within the team.

About you:

 

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented, with a structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Self-driven and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Solid technical foundation in process and/or equipment engineering.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Your experience includes:

 

  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, preferably in precision machining (ID/OD), grinding, plating, or similar processes like HDD substrate manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience in process troubleshooting, optimization, or equipment engineering.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and implement improvements in yield, quality, or efficiency.
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, SPC).
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver operational results.

Location:

 

Located in Johor Bahru’s technology park, our office is one of the largest electronics component manufacturers in Johor. On site, we encourage employees to lead active and healthy lives. The facility provides a cafeteria offering healthier menu options. Employees have fun and build strong relationships by participating in many sports, recreation and cultural activities like badminton, soccer and chess tournaments. We’re also proud to give back to the greater Johor community through many STEM volunteer activities.

 

Location: Johor, Malaysia
Travel: None


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Company Benefits

Health and Wellness

Comprehensive medical insurance coverage, including dental care and access to panel clinics.

Work-Life Balance

Encouragement of a work-life balance through various activities, such as sports events like badminton games, and access to on-site fitness centers.

Financial Benefits

Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, allowing employees to purchase company shares at a discounted rate.


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Seagate Global Business Services (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

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