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This job is for a Manufacturing Engineer at Western Digital in Kuching, Malaysia. You might like this job because you’ll design and optimize equipment while tackling exciting tech challenges. Join a pioneering team shaping the future of data storage!

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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

  • Full-time
  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Manufacturing Engineering
  • Work Location: Sarawak Kuching Office--LOC_HGST_MYS1

Company Description

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®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

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

Equipment Engineer will be responsible for the design, maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting of equipment used in manufacturing, production, or other operational processes. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills to ensure all equipment operates efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Achieve site factory KPIs, including OEE, yield, productivity (ppH), and cost-efficiency targets.
  • Fulfill site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) objectives.
  • Drive improvements in machine performance stability.
  • Oversee tooling maintenance, optimize inventory tracking, and enhance design innovations.
  • Contribute to the transformation toward Industry 4.0.
  • Support initiatives related to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Mechanical field

PREFERRED:

  • Hands-on experience in troubleshooting equipment and machine
  • Effective coordination and communication skill.

SKILLS

  • Intermediate knowledge in electrical wiring, PLC system, control system, pneumatics system, actuators, sensors, and their working principals

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: 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 Digital Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.

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Medical Insurance

Protect your health with our comprehensive medical insurance coverage, ensuring you and your family have access to quality care.

Life Insurance

Secure your loved ones’ future with our life insurance benefits, providing stability when it’s needed most.

Competitive Compensation

Be rewarded for your skills and contributions with a compensation package that stands out in the industry.

Family-Friendly Benefits

Balance work and family life with benefits designed to support parents and caregivers at every stage.

Disability Insurance

Gain peace of mind with disability insurance that supports you financially in case of unexpected challenges.

Retirement Plans

Plan for your future with our robust retirement plans, designed to help you achieve long-term financial security.


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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...