Total 10 job vacancies by Western Digital

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Application Lead to join our Manufacturing IT Application team. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical contributor and team anchor — independently leading complex application development, providing technical mentorship, and driving digital transformation initiatives aligned with our manufacturing automation and digitalization goals.

This role demands a self-directed professional who can operate with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities across cross-functional stakeholders, and contribute to system architecture decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & System Ownership

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of manufacturing-used applications using .NET Core and related frameworks, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Serve as the primary technical owner of critical manufacturing IT systems deployed across multiple production sites (e.g., online tracking, WIP systems, testing & quality data platforms).
• Architect and implement application solutions that support manufacturing process monitoring, automation, and data traceability.
• Own full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software, ensuring optimal system performance and user experience.

Data & Integration

• Design and maintain robust database structures (SQL Server, Oracle DB, MySQL) and data pipelines to support manufacturing analytics and operational reporting.
• Lead data integration and linkage efforts between manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, testing & quality systems) to enable end-to-end product genealogy tracking and operational visibility.
• Support data onboarding, cleansing, and structured analysis for manufacturing process monitoring tools (e.g., Spotfire, Power BI, or equivalent).

Digital Transformation & Innovation

• Act as a technical point person for MFG IT application and integration project requests — evaluating feasibility, defining technical approaches, and coordinating delivery priorities.
• Drive digitalization initiatives including manufacturing line automation, IoT integrations, AI/ML proof-of-concept implementations (e.g., computer vision for defect analysis, smartwatch-based applications), and digital worker agent platforms.
• Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies relevant to smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 objectives.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance, coaching to junior developers and peers within the MFG IT App team.
• Lead architectural discussions and propose technical standards, design patterns, and best practices for the team.
• Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and continuity planning to safeguard organizational knowledge.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Project Coordination

• Collaborate closely with business users, process engineers, IT network/server teams, and analytical teams to translate manufacturing requirements into effective IT solutions.
• Coordinate task delivery across multi-site teams, managing timelines and escalating risks proactively.
• Participate actively in Agile stand-up meeting — sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives — and contribute to continuous improvement of delivery practices.
• Review and maintain technical documentation, solution design documents, and user manuals.

What We Do  

We are focused on design and development of next generation firmware architecture and algorithms to deliver high performance and cost-efficient enterprise Hard Disk Drive (eHDD) products. As part of the globally diverse R&D team, you will be working in an Agile development environment with opportunity to learn and grow in multiple disciplines.   

This position is based in Western Digital Tech and Regional Center (M), which is a Center of Excellence located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. 

What You Will Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain quality firmware for eHDD using best practices like unit test, CI and Agile methodologies.  
• Design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores using latest standards C++ and Python.   
• Participate in significant technical investigations from problem statement to conclusions.  
• Creates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development. 
• Devise strategies for in-depth functionality and compatibility testing of complex drive features. 

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

We are looking for a software engineering intern to develop and maintain test management software for our HDD Validation Engineering team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop features for our self-hosted web portal (MERN-stack) and microservice backends (FastAPI).
• Design and implement automation solutions for tester monitoring and data analytics.
• Help establish holistic software quality assurance processes (CI/CD, E2E testing).
• Troubleshoot and debug issues within test environments, providing timely resolutions.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain clean, well-documented code.

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

What We Do  

We are focused on design and development of next generation firmware architecture and algorithms to deliver high performance and cost-efficient enterprise Hard Disk Drive (eHDD) products. As part of the globally diverse R&D team, you will be working in an Agile development environment with opportunity to learn and grow in multiple disciplines.   

We are seeking highly motivated students to join our RAMP Internship Program. These paid internships are designed to jump start your career, offering on-the-job and supplemental training in addition to robust mentorship. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the industry to drive the innovation necessary to outpace new demands and challenges created by data.   

What is the RAMP Program? The RAMP Program is supplemental to your day-to-day intern responsibilities. In this program, you will take a deeper dive into professional life at Western Digital by getting exposure to different parts of the organization. Some RAMP Program elements include: 

• On the job training and mentorship with industry professionals  
• Professional development trainings  
• Executive exposure   
• Networking events with other interns and Western Digital employees  
• Collaboration opportunities with cross-geographical & cross-cultural teams especially the team in Japan & US. 

This position is based in Western Digital Tech and Regional Center (M), which is a Center of Excellence located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain quality firmware for eHDD using best practices like unit test, CI and Agile methodologies.  
• Design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores using latest standards C++ and Python.   
• Participate in significant technical investigations from problem statement to conclusions.  
• Creates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development. 
• Devise strategies for in-depth functionality and compatibility testing of complex drive features. 

The Professional 1, Information Technology role is a critical position responsible for maintaining and optimizing the organization's IT infrastructure and operations. The incumbent will be entrusted with the following key responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain mission-critical IT operations for desktop, laptop, printer, and user support systems at the designated site.
• Ensure strict adherence to IT Service Level Agreements (SLAs) by providing expeditious incident resolution and service request fulfillment.
• Implement and uphold IT Incident Management protocols, including timely escalation of critical issues when necessary.
• Conduct comprehensive monitoring and reporting of IT service performance metrics to ensure optimal system functionality.
• Administer IT Security solutions and Patch Management systems, guaranteeing stringent compliance with operational and security protocols.
• Liaise with Global Network and Global Server teams to facilitate seamless integration of network and server infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of IT systems' reliability, security, and performance optimization.
• Participate in the management and support of site-specific IT projects, including meticulous planning, execution, and progress tracking.
• Engage in process improvement initiatives to elevate service delivery standards and operational efficiency.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce systemic complexity, and enhance IT service delivery mechanisms.
• Contribute to the ideation and implementation of innovative IT solutions designed to augment user experience and operational effectiveness.
• Meticulously document and disseminate successful improvements for potential replication across multiple sites, fostering organizational learning and best practices.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented junior developer to join our dynamic IT team. This is an exciting opportunity on your career development in software solution development in Manufacturing Industry, working on real-world projects and learning from experienced professionals in a collaborative environment. Your role is critical in our digital transformation goals and manufacturing line automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Manufacturing used applications using .NET Core and related framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and translate user requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from design and development to testing and deployment.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
• Contribute to code reviews and learn from constructive feedback.
• Assist in designing and maintaining database structures to support application functionality.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, especially in AI and machine learning.
• Create technical documentation and user manuals.
• Engage in Agile development activities, including daily stand-ups and sprint planning.

Responsible for investigating and determining root causes of hard disk drive failures across development, qualification, manufacturing, and field operations. This role focuses on electromechanical, magnetic recording, firmware, and media-related failures, and works cross-functionally to drive corrective and preventive actions that improve product reliability, quality, and customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides verbal and written status including clear and accurate FA summaries and test reports to the Lead Engineer and the Department Manager.
• Maintain proper documentation of test procedures and results & update failure tracking databases and spreadsheets.
• Cross-Functional Exposure:
• Work closely with:
• Failure Analysis Engineers (senior/principal)
• Manufacturing and process engineering teams
• Design and reliability engineering teams
• Gain exposure to factory, lab, and NPI environments
• Support internal FA reviews and technical discussions
• Perform structured root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
• Identify whether failures are:
• Design-related
• Process/manufacturing-related
• Supplier-related
• Usage or system-integration-induced
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with design, manufacturing, and suppliers
• Validate fixes through FA closure and re-testing

Summary of the Role:

As a Technician III, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering (Computer Numerical Control Machinist), you are responsible for operating CNC milling machines to produce precision parts, including selecting tools, setting up machines, and monitoring operations to ensure quality and accuracy. The role also involves interpreting technical drawings and performing minor repairs, including troubleshooting programs and equipment issues.

Key Responsibilities and Role Accountabilities:

• Responsible for operating a CNC milling machine to produce precision parts and components.
• Select the correct cutting tools, adjust the machine settings, and monitor the machine during the process to ensure the parts are being produced in the Machine shop.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Do minor repairs, such as repairing faulty programs and machinery.

The role involves exploring new automation methods and understanding mechanical systems, while collaborating with various departments to optimize manufacturing capabilities. Key tasks include defining specifications and requirements with business users, improving monitoring and issue detection, and developing systems to meet business processes. The individual will work closely with both the Manufacturing and Development Teams to ensure quality assurance and data integrity, while also proactively identifying and proposing AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity. Additionally, support for Site IT will be provided around the clock for any manufacturing-related issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exploring and implementing new ways to automate systems.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and operations.
• Define manufacturing configuration specifications and business analysis requirements together with business users
• Own and develop relationships with partners from various departments, working with them to optimize and enhance system capability to support manufacturing
• Constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve monitoring, discover issues, and deliver better value to the business users.
• Identify, design, develop, and implement systems to meet business process requirements.
• Working together with the Manufacturing Team and the Development Team to perform quality assurance and ensure system availability & data integrity
• Highly innovative, able to propose creative ideas, and proactively identify opportunities to apply AI‑driven solutions across manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Always standby 24*7 to provide support to Site IT on any manufacturing-related support

The IT Commodity Manager is responsible for developing the sourcing strategies for the IT category. The person in this position would be recognized as a sourcing expert for Technology-related categories, would liaise with legal, act as a procurement ambassador to the business, and integrate into the business to ensure complete alignment and a deep understanding of business goals, and would partner in developing sourcing strategies. The goal is to be a value-added sourcing partners to the business. 

Additional responsibilities include negotiating information technology contracts for software licensing, telecom, data center, and computer hardware and server products, and related maintenance and support services that may be site-specific or have global reach. The position involves developing negotiation strategies, advising requestors on contract terms and conditions, monitoring cost and scope of assigned contracts to assure compliance, best value, and validating/improving pricing. The IT Commodity Manager may recommend cost-saving proposals, including alternative sourcing, and will exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Develop, manage, and execute strategies for the IT Category  
• Conduct RFP and lead cross-functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to critically evaluate supplier proposals in accordance with company policies
• Collaborate with  IT/Legal stakeholders to assess, understand, and prioritize business needs to optimize value with WD’s supply base
• Conduct spend/contract/proposal analysis for the supply of software licensing, computer hardware, servers, data center, and telecom services, and present recommendations to Procurement and IT leadership team
• Lead negotiations on commercial procurement agreements, including, but not limited to, Master Agreements (MSA’s), Statements of Work (SOWs), Change Orders (COs), balancing business deliverables, legal interests, and pricing
• Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking, and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Western Digital's purchasing power
• Research market intelligence to understand cost drivers and market trends

Category Management

• Develop, refine, and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of technology products and services at the highest value benefit to the company
• Cultivate, enhance, and deepen cross-functional stakeholder relationships  at all levels, serving as the  subject matter expert on behalf of the  procurement organization
• Actively monitor  internal/external trends,  synthesize and distill the business intelligence into actionable opportunities and pipeline projects that can and will be delivered to Western Digital’s  bottom line on an ongoing basis

Supplier Management

• Manage supplier relationships with a focus on supply/contract and cost management

• Lead supplier performance business reviews  on a quarterly basis to enhance performance delivery from strategic partners
• Mediate supplier issues and resolve supplier contract disputes as needed
• Develop supplier rationalization entitlements for each category

Contract Management

• Evaluate processes and recommend improvements to standardize lifecycle contract and sourcing processes and systems
• Ensure pricing & deliverables as negotiated are included in the contract; coordinate comparison of proposals and final contract terms
• Act as a liaison between Legal and the business