Total 20 Full-time job vacancies in BAYAN LEPAS

Job Description
The Senior Engineer, Process Development & Sustaining will lead the development, optimization, and sustaining of manufacturing processes for WD's HDD storage products. This is a technically deep, cross-functional role requiring strong foundation in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering.

You will drive process characterization, chemical/material qualification, and yield improvement initiatives while ensuring manufacturing processes remain stable, compliant, and cost-competitive. You are expected to operate with high technical autonomy, interface with global R&D and process teams, and mentor junior engineers on the Penang floor.

This role is ideal for a Master's, or Bachelor's graduate in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science who is passionate about translating lab-scale science into high-volume manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development

• Design and develop new manufacturing processes or significantly improve existing ones for HDD production
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to characterize process windows, identify critical process parameters (CPPs), and optimize process outputs
• Evaluate and qualify new chemicals, materials, and process consumables for manufacturing use
• Develop process recipes, control plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Translate R&D/lab-scale processes into robust, scalable, high-volume manufacturing processes

Process Sustaining

• Own sustaining engineering for assigned process modules — ensure processes remain stable, in control, and within specification
• Monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts; respond to out-of-control signals with structured problem-solving
• Lead Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for process changes, chemical substitutions, and material updates
• Manage process deviation requests and ensure timely resolution
• Maintain process documentation, control plans, and work instructions per WD QMS

Chemical & Material Engineering

• Lead chemical/material qualification activities including incoming material testing, process compatibility studies, and shelf-life evaluations
• Evaluate alternative chemistries and materials for cost reduction, sustainability, or supply chain risk mitigation
• Work with EHS team to ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of process chemicals per regulatory requirements
• Support RoHS, REACH, and PFAS compliance reviews for process chemicals and materials

Yield & Quality Improvement

• Lead yield loss analysis and drive structured RCCA (Root Cause and Corrective Action) for process-related defects
• Apply Six Sigma / SPC / Lean methodologies to reduce process variation and improve Cpk
• Partner with Quality Engineering to resolve customer escapes and field returns linked to process issues
• Drive continuous improvement projects with measurable cost and quality impact

NPI & Technology Transfer

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) process readiness — from process concept to mass production release
• Lead or support technology transfer of new processes from R&D/HQ to Penang manufacturing
• Develop process qualification protocols (PQ), installation qualification (IQ), and operational qualification (OQ) plans

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Interface with R&D, Product Engineering, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and Equipment Engineering teams globally
• Present process data, findings, and recommendations to senior management and global stakeholders
• Collaborate with equipment engineers on process-equipment interactions and optimization

People & Mentorship

• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level process engineers
• Lead technical reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and engineering forums
• Support capability building within the Penang process engineering team

• Work with the project managers to drive SW development schedule.
• Ensure all aspects of SW design and development including schedule adherence, cost, and performance/quality of the delivered product.
• Manages all SW project team activities and coordinates SW project resources.
• Coordinate the software development processes where project status is captured continuously, monitor project schedule and create status report, if necessary decide on actions in case of deviations.
• Communicates SW project status and progress to management.
• Pro-actively identifies delays and escalates to all stakeholders for budget changes and deadlines.
• In charge of SW Change Management, develops workable implementation plans.
• Main interface to customers on issues, change requests and SW delivery.
• Responsible on sub-contract management to mitigates risk in project delay.
• Represent SW team in cross-functional department’s discussion for project related topics. E.g.: discussion with production on the SW delivery and test system update.
• Resolve software engineering and process problems by taking corrective measures taking into account economic goals / objectives.
• Adhere to Bosch Software Engineering Process and ASPICE automotive standard.

Analog & Mixed-Signal Central Division (AMS) is looking for a Staff NPI Planner to join our NPI Planner team to serve as a single point of contact for all engineering supply-related matters. This position is responsible for planning, initiating and managing engineering wafer starts, assembly builds, and maintaining engineering inventory control to support customer samples delivery. Is responsible for end-to-end supply chain and working with cross-functional teams to remove and resolve any obstacle in NPI material flow.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiate engineering wafer start requests to foundry/fab for product tape out.
• Initiate proto assembly build requests.
• Work with marketing/sales team to track and drive customer sample deliveries.
• Create MRB for non-conformance material disposition.
• Create and maintain product BOM and product lifecycle in PLM systems such as Agile.
• Track, manage engineering inventory (wafer/assembly lots, finished goods etc.)
• Work with the planning and manufacturing team to ensure a smooth handoff from NPI to mass production (engineering lot conversion, production readiness)
• Communicate schedule of activities to product teams in a timely fashion (daily, weekly, when new update is available).

• Collaborate as project team member on Software design matters.
• Capture and evaluate customer, internal requirements and vehicle specific interface requirements. Identify suitable concept in terms of functional, technological and effort.
• Adhere to Bosch Software Engineering Process as e.g.:-
  • Perform requirement reviews, design reviews and code reviews.
  • Perform unit testing and release of the software according to SW release process.
• Develop the SW design taking into consideration the dependencies to other module and integration into the overall system.
• SW programming using both standard and proprietary software tools and libraries.
• Create SW test specifications and protocols, if necessary develop test SW. Executes test plans to ensure new software meets specifications, functionalities and performance requirements.
• Analyze failure log, clarify system problems and resolve design issues.
• Develop and produce technical reports, design analysis and documentation in support of designs.
• Assist Manufacturing in troubleshooting manufacturing related problems.
• Provide post-production support.

As a Senior Equipment Engineer specializing in sputter media, you will be responsible for leading equipment sustaining, reliability, and continuous improvement activities to support high-volume hard disk media manufacturing. You will play a key role in driving equipment performance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting new technology implementation. This role requires strong technical leadership to guide technicians in maintaining stable manufacturing operations, reducing equipment downtime, and enabling next-generation product and process requirements.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead day-to-day equipment sustaining activities, including troubleshooting, failure analysis, and resolution of equipment-related production issues.
• Drive equipment reliability improvement initiatives to enhance equipment uptime, reduce chronic failures, and improve overall operational stability.
• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve long-term equipment performance.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for major equipment failures and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support equipment upgrades, hardware modifications, and machine conversion activities to meet product and technology roadmap requirements.
• Coordinate new equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and acceptance to ensure systems meet operational and safety standards.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance indicators such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and downtime trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with Process Engineering, Yield Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to improve process capability and manufacturing performance.
• Drive engineering projects related to equipment improvements, automation enhancement, and productivity optimization.
• Develop and maintain equipment documentation including SOPs, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and best practices.
• Work closely with OEM vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues, implement upgrades, and support equipment technology development.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through engineering optimization, reliability improvements, and maintenance efficiency.
• Ensure all equipment operations comply with company safety policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing, automation deployment, and digitalization programs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

• Collaborate as project team member on Software design matters.
• Capture and evaluate customer, internal requirements and vehicle specific interface requirements. Identify suitable concept in terms of functional, technological and effort.
• Adhere to Bosch Software Engineering Process as e.g.:-
  • Perform requirement reviews, design reviews and code reviews.
  • Perform unit testing and release of the software according to SW release process.
• Develop the SW design taking into consideration the dependencies to other module and integration into the overall system.
• SW programming using both standard and proprietary software tools and libraries.
• Create SW test specifications and protocols, if necessary develop test SW. Executes test plans to ensure new software meets specifications, functionalities and performance requirements.
• Analyze failure log, clarify system problems and resolve design issues.
• Develop and produce technical reports, design analysis and documentation in support of designs.
• Assist Manufacturing in troubleshooting manufacturing related problems.
• Provide post-production support.

• Collaborate as project team member on Software design matters.
• Capture and evaluate customer, internal requirements and vehicle specific interface requirements.  Identify suitable concept in terms of functional, technological and effort.
• Adhere to Bosch Software Engineering Process as e.g.:
  •     Perform requirement reviews, design reviews and code reviews.
  •     Perform unit testing and release of the software according to SW release process.
•  Develop the SW design taking into consideration the dependencies to other module and integration into the overall system.
•  SW programming using both standard and proprietary software tools and libraries.
• Create SW test specifications and protocols, if necessary develop test SW. Executes test plans to ensure new software meets specifications, functionalities and performance requirements.
• Analyze failure log, clarify system problems and resolve design issues.
• Develop and produce technical reports, design analysis and documentation in support of designs.
• Assist Manufacturing in troubleshooting manufacturing related problems.
• Provide post production support.

• Assist Management Representative and collaborate with committee members to establish, implement, effectively maintain and continually improve Energy Management System (EnMS)
• Coordinate and guide the Energy committee on technical discussion in meeting
• Assist the Energy committee in developing measurement plans, identifying potential efficiency improvement projects, establishing criteria and method to ensure operation and control of the EnMS are effective
• Ensure action plans to continually improve energy performance is implemented
• Report performance of EnMS and energy efficiency performance to top management or management representative at determined intervals
• Perform the role as a Waste Disposal Coordinator in advising executives on the design of work and manufacturing processes to avoid waste and specifying rules on the separation and labelling of waste, including collection, delivery, storage, and in-company transportation.
• Promote the participation and consultation of workers to support Energy and Environmental related programs and awareness campaign
• Ensure conformance to EnMS, Wastes Management, and LEV requirements and compliance to local regulations
• Assume responsibilities as per Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) 2024
• Ensure Energy, Wastes and LEV related documentation is accessible and well maintained
• Involve in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, TS16949, ISO50001 and other audits inclusive of government and customer audits. Ensure all OPL’s related to this audit is closed on a timely manner.
• To work closely with Site Safety Officer (HSE) and DH in ensuring safe work practice is always practiced in Bosch.
• Participate and contribute in Cluster Service Team (CST) and Regional Service Team (RST) activities.
• Responsible to propose and conduct continuous improvement plan for job scope related system
• Responsible to work closely with respective departments to resolve all FCM Energy and Environment related issues. Support and work towards achieving the departmental goal.
• To attended and complete to any other duties assigned by the immediate Superior

As a Staff 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:

• Oversee day-to-day equipment maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and line issue management to ensure high equipment availability and minimal production downtime.
• Lead equipment reliability, maintenance, and engineering improvement initiatives to support stable and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability, reduce failures, and sustain long-term operational performance.
• Lead equipment upgrades, machine conversions, and technology improvements to support next-generation HDD product requirements.
• Manage new equipment installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing to ensure systems meet operational, safety, and process specifications before production release.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance, reliability, and OEE data to identify improvement opportunities and drive operational excellence.
• Lead root cause analysis for equipment failures, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering and Sputter Yield teams to improve yield performance, reduce defects, and enhance process capability.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Quality, Facilities, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production operations and achieve manufacturing targets.
• Manage engineering projects related to equipment upgrades, modifications, and system improvements, ensuring timely execution within scope and budget.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians to strengthen team capability and technical competency.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including SOPs, maintenance procedures, and best practices for equipment operation and sustainment.
• Ensure all equipment and related systems comply with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by introducing new technologies, automation solutions, and engineering best practices.
• Strengthen knowledge sharing and technical skill development within the engineering team to build a high-performing equipment engineering organization.
• Maintain strong collaboration with OEM suppliers and technical partners to support equipment upgrades, troubleshooting, and technology development.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

As a Staff 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:

• Oversee day-to-day equipment maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and line issue management to ensure high equipment availability and minimal production downtime.
• Lead equipment reliability, maintenance, and engineering improvement initiatives to support stable and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability, reduce failures, and sustain long-term operational performance.
• Lead equipment upgrades, machine conversions, and technology improvements to support next-generation HDD product requirements.
• Manage new equipment installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing to ensure systems meet operational, safety, and process specifications before production release.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance, reliability, and OEE data to identify improvement opportunities and drive operational excellence.
• Lead root cause analysis for equipment failures, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering and Sputter Yield teams to improve yield performance, reduce defects, and enhance process capability.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Quality, Facilities, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production operations and achieve manufacturing targets.
• Manage engineering projects related to equipment upgrades, modifications, and system improvements, ensuring timely execution within scope and budget.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians to strengthen team capability and technical competency.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including SOPs, maintenance procedures, and best practices for equipment operation and sustainment.
• Ensure all equipment and related systems comply with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by introducing new technologies, automation solutions, and engineering best practices.
• Strengthen knowledge sharing and technical skill development within the engineering team to build a high-performing equipment engineering organization.
• Maintain strong collaboration with OEM suppliers and technical partners to support equipment upgrades, troubleshooting, and technology development.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

1. Responsible for the procurement activities of the assigned materials which include:

• Responsible as main interface with customer order planning team & project stakeholder with effective coordination.
• Support material simulation activities to meet customer order fluctuation & fulfillment.
• Study and take appropriate actions on the MRP reports after MRP run.
• Provide daily input/updates on material delivery related issues in critical material list.
• Attend regular task force calls on critical supply materials status. Activate escalation to next level according to escalation RASIC.
• Attend DLR (Daily Leadership Routine), a platform for information exchange with customer order planning.
• Ensure material arrival with right qty and timing to avoid production disruption.
• Coordinate activities with relevant parties to avoid line stoppage if material cannot arrive on time
• Track and monitor supplier delivery performance.
• Required to manage suppliers with higher levels of complexity & supplier development.
• Support the preparation of reports and presentation slides when necessary.
• Support continuous process improvement and lean initiatives

2. Constantly review the planning parameters according to business trend.

3. Responsible to support the activities on inventory management to achieve monthly coverage and inventory turns including quick disposition on rejected and obsolete materials, minimize overhanging materials, work on
overhanging materials claims, disposition on transportation damage material etc.

4. Strategic planning to minimize special premium cost (e.g. change of ship mode) to support situation requirement.

5. Work on special freight claims and line-down claims due to delinquent supply from suppliers.

6. Involve in engineering changes request. Determine implementation dates of ECN (Engineering Change Notice) for raw material. Assist the project team in ECN effective date setting for software related topic.

7. Support the analysis of raw material ABC classification, inventory report etc. as and when needed.

8. Support activities related to Bosch Production System (BPS), e.g. kanban/consi implementation, continuous
improvement project etc.

9. Work together and support each other within LOG as well as with another department.

10. Support and work towards achieving the departmental goal & central deployment KPIs.

11. Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate superior from time to time.

12. Escalate procurement issues that affect a single Value Stream (Level 1).

REQUIRED:

• Diploma in any Engineering

PREFERRED:

• Work on a 12-hour shift rotation.

• Perform machine preventive maintenance and maintain accurate maintenance records.

• Act as the first line of response for unscheduled machine downtime and quality-related issues.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments to support operational efficiency.

• Able to respond to sudden changes and work effectively under pressure to restore machine operations within a short timeframe.

SKILLS:

• Capable of analyzing and providing detailed feedback on major equipment downtime, including chronological events and corrective actions taken.

• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) is an added advantage.

• Possess strong knowledge of Automation and Control Systems.

Western Digital    
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As Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining specific tools on a media manufacturing production line. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and collaborate effectively; they will demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet. Candidates must be flexible to work a 12 hour AWS Shift and overtime, as required by the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance per PM schedule. Conduct routine maintenance checks and services on all production equipment.
• Document routine preventive maintenance on PM checklists, record data if applicable and maintain completed checklist/history in tool maintenance system.
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance on production machine to ensure optimal performance. Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
• Document routine preventive maintenance and unscheduled failures details on system database
• Provide inputs to Shift Coordinator or Equipment Engineer to improve PM cycle-time, tool availability, quality/workmanship, reduce media scrap and cost of ownership.
• Provide Technical training and certification for junior technician.
• Support Tool Owner and Equipment Engineer for machine conversion/upgrade and improvement projects.

• Planner in SMT line scheduling by customers and products
• Monthly SMT Capacity Planning simulation and execution
• Monthly discussion with LOG and MOE5&MOE2 for Capacity discussion and loading
• Leads SMT Planning and Scheduling group
• Main driver for SMT leveling projects
• Follow up on the daily SMT production output
• Track stock level of inventory/ semi completed/ holding in WIP/ staging area
• Prepare daily report required from time to time. (eg: production tracking report)
• Coordination to solve problems that related to SMT planning
• Take lead and initiate for process improvement
• Lead in MOE1 projects improvement and system CIP eg pull system and system planning
• Any other task as assign by superior from time to time.

1. Monitor and manage inbound logistics operations including resource planning for priority tasks.
2. Ensure smooth material/operations flow from inbound until production based on established processes.
3. Support supervision of daily activities and ensure tasks are executed as planned.
4. Support implementation of BPS / continuous improvement initiatives.
5. Monitor KPIs and report deviations with proposed actions.
6. Act as first-level escalation point for operational, MHE and system issues.
7. Person in charge for all custom related topics and improvement activities in custom declaration, clearance, AEO, hand carry shipments, bonded warehouse, FIZ and other custom related topics.
8. Key contact person to liaise with Government agencies such as MITI, MBPP, SIRIM, MOF, Custom and so on for certification/license/permit application and other related topics involve Government agencies.
9. Support review and update of operational procedures and workflows.
10. Support SAP-related topics and ensure correct system usage.
11. Conduct on-the-job training and knowledge sharing to team members.
12. Ensure compliance with ISO procedures and company directives.
13. Support superior in reporting, analysis, and operational planning.
14. Support superior in both internal and external audits by preparing documentation, providing necessary information, and ensuring processes are audit-ready.
15. Other additional tasks as per superior instructions.