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This job is Automation Development System Engineer at Western Digital in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia. You might like this job because it involves designing, developing, and maintaining automation systems using mixed reality technology to improve efficiency.

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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

Automation Development System Engineer

  • Full-time
  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Automation Development Engineering
  • Work Location: Penang SDSM Office--LOC_SNDK_Seberang Perai Office

Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for Mixed Reality designing, developing, and maintaining automation systems and software to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Sustaining Mixed Reality automation server and database.
  • Develop software (scripts) that automate the execution of test cases / procedures. Develop Mixed Reality software to automate the testing of applications and hardware.
  • Develop webpage and setup system for Mixed Reality Automation Project.
  • Develop all activities around software project kickoffs, scope definition, design reviews, acceptance testing, and weekly progress reports.
  • Continuously monitor and measure software development project and activities to identify and communicate potential issues, risks, or problems in a timely fashion and provide corrective action options to drive to resolution.
  • Examine existing Mixed Reality software frameworks for opportunities to improve the efficiency. Research and create new and customized Mixed Reality automation solutions. 
  • Identify and document all software project milestones and deliverables and keep project always plans up to date, including resource allocations, tracking hours, monitoring schedules, milestones, deliverables, updating percentage completion, etc.
  • Provide insight around potential risks and opportunities, resolve conflict, initiate resolution and deliver results.
  • Work with Operation/Manufacturing Team, cross department & other technical team to define, identify and implement the success criteria of the Mixed Reality software/system project.

Qualifications

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Degree in computer science, Mechanical, EE or mechatronics Engineering, or another quantitative discipline
  • He/She has technical programming knowledge such as C++/C#, Python, web application development with python flask , visual studio, visual studio code , oracle database developer, webservice API etc
  • Basic knowledge of Unity software knowledge.
  • Experience in fundamental Mixed Reality software architecture module, system integration, design, setup Mixed Reality server and passion in disruptive automation development and approaches.
  • Capable to work independently with internal Operation/Production team, cross department and automation team for new Mixed Reality automation development project.
  • Experience in design and managing new Mixed Reality Automation on software part along with Automation system team.
  • Manage the software revision changes, software revision backup and documentation.
  • Possess strong knowledge in Automation system troubleshooting and process control.

 

PREFERRED:

  • Experience in a Mixed Reality project.
  • Hands on experienced in coding interactions within the mixed reality environment.
  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate with different hierarchy levels from diverse geographical area and culture.
  • Strategically focused, impact oriented, highly organized and adaptable.
  • Fluent in English and local Asian language, both spoken and written

 

SKILLS:

  • Understand machine learning, data mining, quantitative analysis, artificial intelligence and predictive modeling is a plus
  • Knowledge in programming with visual studio, visual studio code, oracle database developer, python flask, C#, C++   is preferred
  • Have troubleshooting and analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, analyze and understand the system problems and conceptualize solutions.
  • Need to have a passion, determination to uncover root cause and derive long term solution.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Good mind mapping and proficient in MS Excel, MS Project and Powerpoint presentation.

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digitals Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com

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We live everywhere data lives. The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data. We thrive on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe that the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from...