Total 34 process engineer job vacancies

• Support departmental objectives and daily test operations
• Coordinate Glide and TDS processes, including spec enhancement, process improvement, and special rescreen specifications
• Support continuous cost improvement initiatives related to test heads
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives especially analysis on customer returns.
• Drive continuous test process and quality system improvement (e.g. SMART Test, CAS)
• Coordinate Test Cell Controller processes, including recipe setup to meet product requirements and support engineering runs
• Improve product quality through early detection, prevention, and post‑test failure analysis
• Support continuous improvement of test quality triggering systems and media yield without impacting HDD performance
• Ensure all test process indicators, triggering limits, monitoring, and reaction plans are adequate and effective
• Verify, control, monitor, and propagate new processes and new equipment into PN Test
• Coordinate deployment and updates of test machine, robot, and tester software
• Assist engineers with daily operational support and special projects
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, documentation, safety rules, and cleanroom protocols

• Support departmental objectives and daily test operations
• Coordinate Glide and TDS processes, including spec enhancement, process improvement, and special rescreen specifications
• Support continuous cost improvement initiatives related to test heads
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives especially analysis on customer returns.
• Drive continuous test process and quality system improvement (e.g. SMART Test, CAS)
• Coordinate Test Cell Controller processes, including recipe setup to meet product requirements and support engineering runs
• Improve product quality through early detection, prevention, and post‑test failure analysis
• Support continuous improvement of test quality triggering systems and media yield without impacting HDD performance
• Ensure all test process indicators, triggering limits, monitoring, and reaction plans are adequate and effective
• Verify, control, monitor, and propagate new processes and new equipment into PN Test
• Coordinate deployment and updates of test machine, robot, and tester software
• Assist engineers with daily operational support and special projects
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, documentation, safety rules, and cleanroom protocols

BROAD FUNCTIONS :

· To plan, coordinate and follow-up sputter systems start-up / conversion activities and process

documentation.

· To audit sputter parameters and practice periodically, include online SPC and procedure

conformance.

· To lead sputter process related issues trouble shooting (common causes), work closely with shift

process team in sputter process sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement in order to achieve

sputter utilization (down time), yield & quality goal.

· To lead Sputter Process Improvement Projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH & others), which

include new products/machines/process qualification.

· To lead, supervise and coach/train process tech, include engineering specialist and characterize

technicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Regular

· Responsible for sputter process related issues trouble shooting (common causes), work closely

with Shift process team in sputter process sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement in order to

achieve sputter utilization (down time) & quality goal.

· Responsible to lead, supervise and coach/train process tech, include engineering specialist and

characterize technicians. Responsible to train and share PMR/DS sputter process and yield

improvement knowledge with the team.

· Responsible for sputter parameters monitoring, include online SPC monitoring and procedure

conformance.

· Responsible for sputter machine start-up include process characterize (new products & process

changes).

· Responsible for new products/machines/process qualification.

· Responsible for sputter process improvement projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH & others).

Others include FMEA.

· Understand and accept responsibility for performing jobs safely

· Follow safety and health rules

· Responsible to assist in sputter yield related issues trouble shooting (common causes). Work

closely with Anelva yield team in sputter yield sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement in order

to achieve sputter yield goal. This includes 0725 Operation Yield Improvement.

· Other supervisor assigned task

Improve Media magnetic baseline: ACC% and to enable process stability and repeatability via recipe tuning and optimization. Responsible for new product qualifications.  

This is an individual contribution role as a Plating Process Control Engineer in manufacturing engineering operations responsible for monitoring and controlling plating processes to ensure quality and yield targets while implementing process improvements and optimization initiatives. The role encompasses managing plating bath chemistry and refresh schedules, troubleshooting process deviations, conducting statistical analysis to support process changes, and ensuring compliance with contamination control procedures. The engineer is also expected to leverage data analytics and machine learning techniques to establish linkages between Key Process Input Variables (KPIVs) and Key Process Output Variables (KPOVs), enabling predictive process control and data-driven decision making. Key technical competencies include understanding electroplating principles and chemistry, knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, experience with process control systems and data analysis, and familiarity with cleanroom operations and safety protocols. The engineer also participates in FMEA activities, risk assessments, and supports change control processes such as PCN and TECN to maintain operational excellence in plating operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Focal person for plating facilities related issues, ie plating DI water trend monitoring, LPC and  
• contamination 
• Focal person of plating chemical planning and inventory  
• Focal person for plating pretreatment, strip line, filter change and descaling.  
• Monitor and control plating processes to ensure quality and yield targets
• Implement process improvements and optimization initiatives
• Troubleshoot process deviations and implement corrective actions, which include thickness control, anodic protection
• Troubleshoot line to line variation and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with contamination control procedures
• Participating in FMEA activities and risk assessments
• Monitor and improve plating OEE performance
• Implement process optimizations to reduce speed losses and improve efficiency
• Track and analyze OEE metrics to identify improvement opportunities
• Support implementation of process parameter revisions to enhance OEE
• Identify, define, and document KPIVs and KPOVs for plating processes and establish data-driven linkages between them
• Develop and maintain process monitoring dashboards using data analytics tools to visualize KPIV-KPOV relationships
• Apply machine learning models (e.g., regression, classification, anomaly detection) to predict process outcomes and enable proactive process control
• Collaborate with data engineers or IT teams to integrate manufacturing data from equipment and sensors into analytics platforms
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and advanced analytics to detect processes that drift and trigger timely corrective actions

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supplier quality performance, including qualification, onboarding, monitoring, and continuous improvement across assigned commodity or suppliers.
• Act as the primary quality interface between suppliers and internal teams including Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and R&D.
• Define and deploy robust supplier quality strategies aligned with business goals, focusing on risk mitigation, cost of poor quality (COPQ) reduction, and supply continuity.
• Establish, track, and continuously improve supplier KPIs (e.g., defect rate, yield impact, responsiveness, audit scores), and drive accountability through regular business reviews (QBRs/MBRs).
• Lead supplier qualification activities, including technical capability assessment, process audits, and quality system evaluation
• Define and optimize incoming inspection strategies based on risk assessment and supplier performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in incoming quality control processes to reduce inspection cost while maintaining quality standards.
• Drive structured problem-solving with suppliers using methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, and root cause analysis (RCA), ensuring effectiveness and prevention of recurrence.
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), including issuance, follow-up, verification of root cause, and validation of corrective/preventive actions
• Conduct regular on-site and remote audits (process, system, layered process audits), identifying gaps and driving closure of findings.
• Evaluate and approve supplier change requests (process, material, location, sub-tier suppliers) and ensure proper change control, risk assessment, and validation prior to implementation.
• Partner with suppliers to improve process capability (Cp/Cpk), yield, and overall manufacturing robustness through data-driven improvement initiatives.
• Drive early detection and containment of quality issues through implementation of effective incoming quality controls, supplier self-inspection, and FMEA .
• Lead escalation management for critical supplier issues impacting production, ensuring rapid containment, cross-functional alignment, and executive-level communication when needed.
• Develop supplier capability through training, technical coaching, and joint improvement projects to elevate maturity in quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and customer-specific quality requirements across the supply base.
• Drive digitalization and automation of supplier quality processes, leveraging data analytics tools (e.g., Minitab, Spotfire, Power BI) to enhance visibility, predictive insights, and decision-making.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for both internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Drive IMS activities within department

Contamination Control & Cleanliness Management

• Define and enforce contamination control requirements across the supply base, particularly for critical components 
• Assess and qualify supplier cleanroom environments, including classification, airflow design, gowning protocols, and material handling practices.
• Conduct contamination-focused audits at supplier sites, covering:
• Cleanroom discipline and behavior
• Equipment cleanliness and maintenance
• Packaging and transportation controls
• Drive implementation of contamination prevention controls such as:
• Poka-yoke for handling and storage
• Controlled packaging (vacuum, nitrogen, double-bagging)
• Cleaning and bake processes validation
• Drive supplier capability improvement in contamination control through training, benchmarking, and joint improvement programs.
• Establish data-driven monitoring using analytics tools (Minitab, Spotfire, Power BI) to identify trends in contamination-related defects and proactively mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal specifications related to cleanliness and environmental control.

JOB SUMMARY:

The job involves supporting departmental objectives and daily testing operations, coordinating various processes to enhance specifications and improve quality and cost efficiency. Responsibilities include managing test cell processes, overseeing recipe setups, and improving product quality through early detection and failure analysis. The role also requires ensuring compliance with ISO standards and safety protocols, as well as assisting engineers with operational support and special projects. Continuous improvement in testing processes and quality systems is a key focus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support departmental objectives and daily test operations
• Coordinate Glide and TDS processes, including spec enhancement, process improvement, and special rescreen specifications
• Support continuous cost improvement initiatives related to test heads
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives, especially analysis of customer returns.
• Drive continuous test process and quality system improvement (e.g. SMART Test, CAS)
• Coordinate Test Cell Controller processes, including recipe setup to meet product requirements and support engineering runs
• Improve product quality through early detection, prevention, and post‑test failure analysis
• Support continuous improvement of test quality, triggering systems, and media yield without impacting HDD performance
• Ensure all test process indicators, triggering limits, monitoring, and reaction plans are adequate and effective
• Verify, control, monitor, and propagate new processes and new equipment into PN Test
• Coordinate deployment and updates of test machine, robot, and tester software
• Assist engineers with daily operational support and special projects
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, documentation, safety rules, and cleanroom protocols

JOB SUMMARY:

The job involves supporting departmental objectives and daily testing operations, coordinating various processes to enhance specifications and improve quality and cost efficiency. Responsibilities include managing test cell processes, overseeing recipe setups, and improving product quality through early detection and failure analysis. The role also requires ensuring compliance with ISO standards and safety protocols, as well as assisting engineers with operational support and special projects. Continuous improvement in testing processes and quality systems is a key focus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support departmental objectives and daily test operations
• Coordinate Glide and TDS processes, including spec enhancement, process improvement, and special rescreen specifications
• Support continuous cost improvement initiatives related to test heads
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives especially analysis on customer returns.
• Drive continuous test process and quality system improvement (e.g. SMART Test, CAS)
• Coordinate Test Cell Controller processes, including recipe setup to meet product requirements and support engineering runs
• Improve product quality through early detection, prevention, and post‑test failure analysis
• Support continuous improvement of test quality triggering systems and media yield without impacting HDD performance
• Ensure all test process indicators, triggering limits, monitoring, and reaction plans are adequate and effective
• Verify, control, monitor, and propagate new processes and new equipment into PN Test
• Coordinate deployment and updates of test machine, robot, and tester software
• Assist engineers with daily operational support and special projects
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, documentation, safety rules, and cleanroom protocols

The Junior Packaging Engineer is an entry-level engineering role designed for fresh graduates or early-career engineers eager to build expertise in packaging design, testing, and qualification within a world-class technology company.

You will work closely under the guidance of Senior Packaging Engineers, gaining hands-on experience across packaging design, lab testing, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career at Western Digital.

Key Responsibilities : 

Design & Documentation

• Assist in packaging design and development activities under senior engineer supervision
• Prepare and maintain packaging specifications, BOMs, and technical drawings
• Support CAD modeling and packaging structure updates

Testing & Qualification

• Execute packaging tests per ISTA/ASTM protocols (drop, vibration, compression, climate)
• Record, compile, and analyze test data; prepare test reports
• Assist in packaging qualification documentation and ECO submissions
• NPI & Sustaining Support
• Support NPI packaging activities including sample preparation and testing
• Assist in sustaining engineering tasks — ECOs, deviation requests, and change implementations
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams on packaging-related issues

Vendor Coordination

• Assist in coordinating with packaging material suppliers for sample procurement
• Support supplier qualification activities under senior engineer guidance

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure work is conducted in compliance with WD quality and safety standards
• Assist in maintaining packaging documentation within WD QMS

Learning & Development

• Actively participate in training programs and technical workshops
• Shadow senior engineers on complex projects to build technical competence
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver on time

1. Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in compliance with Malaysian regulations and corporate standards.
2. Conduct and review HIRARC, risk assessments, and EHS audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and ensure effective control measures across manufacturing operations.
3. Lead or facilitate incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation and tracking of corrective and preventive actions.
4. Plan, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs, including safety induction, regulatory training, and contractor safety management.
5. Actively support and guide the site Emergency Response Team (ERT), including organizing drills, evaluating emergency preparedness, and ensuring emergency equipment readiness.
6. Analyze EHS performance data, identify trends, and prepare reports for management review and regulatory submission.
7. Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, and Project teams to integrate EHS requirements into manufacturing processes, projects, and management of change (MoC).

The role of tribology engineer is to set up or develop component media mechanical interface test to simulate hard disk drive reliability performance. It is crucial to assist media R&D team to develop reliable tribology design

• Conduct advanced tribological testing and analysis using state-of-the-art equipment and methodologies
• Design and implement experimental procedures to evaluate friction, wear, and lubrication in complex mechanical systems
• Analyze test data using statistical software and develop comprehensive technical reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate tribological insights into product development and optimization
• Present findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including management and global teams  
• Contribute to the development of new testing methods and equipment to enhance tribological analysis capabilities
• Taking charge of tribology testers maintenance, spare parts inventory management and hardware upgrading activities 

• Specifically to carry out process capability and development programs related to Lube Process
• Carry out Lube Cpk, instruments’ EMP and Gauge R&R improvement activities
• Process transfer for new products implementation
• Plan and implement cost improvements or savings for Lube Process
• Yield/Defect/Quality improvement
• New software and project propagation buy off
• Synergy with ETA for new equipment development
• Machine PPH Improvement via process development and improvement
• Assist second source development for Lube Process
• Maintain and establish documentation and FMEA leadership for Lube Process
• New Equipment Qualification
• Continue support ACD Process
• Conduct training for new engineers and cross site teams who need to understand Lube Process.
• Subject Matter Expert for Lube Process.

Job Summary:
The Sputter Process Technician is responsible for executing process characterization activities, ensuring sputter process meets key performance parameters, and supporting production through process monitoring and adjustments. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform process characterization for sputter equipment and materials.
• Conduct  buy-off by verifying key process input variables (KPIV), including pressure, temperature, and voltage.
• Perform measurements and data collection for characterization samples.
• Monitor key process output variables (KPOV) during production to ensure process stability and product quality.
• Perform process adjustments as needed to maintain specifications and resolve deviations.
• Assist in troubleshooting process and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of process parameters, test results, and adjustments.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and cleanroom protocols at all times.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Analyze reject disks using microscopes and advanced equipment (AFM, SEM EDX, Wyko, Zygo, OSA) to identify and classify defects.
• Interpret defect analysis results, including SEM EDX data, and compile failure analysis reports.
• Lead discussions with process owners on defect issues and work to address unknown defects.
• Track and monitor yield performance using EIS and Spotfire, including viewing iris mapping and disk quality performance (KPOV).
• Coordinate with FA Tech to ensure correct reject disks are pulled for analysis.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve defect rates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product Engineering or Program Management
• Lead internal team for NPI and Sustaining Products qualification and continuous improvement activities to meet product requirements.
• Involve heavily in collaboration with other functions and departments to achieve goals.
• Data analysis skills for processes and products correlation.  

As a Senior Equipment Engineer specializing in sputter media, you will be responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of sputtering equipment used in the production of hard disk media. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal equipment performance, minimize downtime, cycle time improvement and contribute to the development of new processes and technologies.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee machine installation, maintenance, and repair of sputtering equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with process engineers to develop and optimize sputtering processes.
• Develop project (equipment upgrades) plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Provide technical expertise, training and mentor junior engineers/technicians on equipment operation and maintenance best practices. 
• Ensure all equipment and support system comply with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare and present reports on equipment status, performance metrics, and project progress to management.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for equipment operation and maintenance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, production managers, and quality assurance, to achieve production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.