Total 14 job vacancies by Western Digital

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.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting function is responsible for all external financial reporting, including SEC periodic Filings, Quarterly earnings releases, 401(k), and investor relations presentations.  The role also serves and an internal consulting function to address complex transactions and issues faced by the business.  This role will assist the Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting with:

• Support drafting of SEC filings in Workiva (Annual Form 10-K, Quarterly Form 10-Q, Quarterly Earnings Press Release on Form 8-K)
• Preparing or reviewing schedules to support financial statements and footnotes for SEC filings
• Preparing monthly journal entries and reconciling accounts for company's capital structure (debt and equity)
• Prepare monthly entries for share-based compensation and assist in preparing forecasts
• Assist foreign subsidiaries with statutory requests related to stock-based compensation
• Assist in calculation of actual Diluted Weighted Average counts and preparing forecasts
• File period U.S. Census reports for financial results
• Assist Tax in validating R&D expense recording
• Assist in monitoring and researching new accounting standards.
• Reviewing and monitoring corporate accounting policies and working with various stakeholders to implement changes when necessary to adapt to changes in the business, organization, or accounting standards to ensure that policies remain effective, efficient and compliant with GAAP.
• Preliminarily update assessment memos for complex accounting areas including impairment reviews, AR factoring, search for related party transactions, strategic investments, etc.
• Proofread and mechanically validate accuracy of financial statements, notes, or presentations.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements on notes for U.S. 401(k) Plan

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

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.

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.

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 

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.

BROAD  FUNCTIONS : 

• Lead a group of Equipment and Process Technicians
• Attend various Equipments and Process daily issue.
• Ensuring Preventive Maintenance schedule carry out by Technicians.
• Required excellent communication skills for various inter department communications
• Suggest and executive Continuous Improvement on equipments down time or improve operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES : 

• Attend various Daily Meeting. 2x per shift
• Work load assigning base on production schedule for various equipment.
• Respond to any escalation from technicians from unscheduled down time or process KPOV.
• Montitor and respond to QC escalation from Test’s KPOV.
• Respond and follow up on Quality Incidents on-hold and disposition.
• Responsible to Technicians career path planning and performance designation.
• Attend various training course for technical and soft skills.
• Become Emergency Response Team member
• Conduct Fire Drill Evacuation Exercise
• Involve Management System Audit

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.

The Senior Packaging Engineer will lead packaging development and qualification activities for WD's HDD and Flash storage products. This is a technically hands-on and cross-functional leadership role — you will mentor junior engineers, drive complex packaging programs, and interface directly with customers, suppliers, and global engineering teams.

You are expected to operate with high autonomy, make independent technical decisions, and represent the Packaging Engineering function in NPI and sustaining programs.

Key Responsibilities : 
Technical Leadership

• Lead end-to-end packaging design, development, and qualification for complex HDD/Flash programs
• Define packaging architecture and material strategy for new and sustaining products
• Make independent technical decisions on packaging design trade-offs (cost vs. protection vs. sustainability)
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for packaging within cross-functional teams

Design & Qualification

• Own packaging qualification plans and test execution per ISTA/ASTM standards
• Review and approve packaging specifications, BOMs, and qualification reports
• Lead Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and deviation requests
• Drive DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) reviews

NPI & Program Management

• Lead packaging workstream for NPI programs from concept to mass production
• Manage packaging milestones and deliverables within program timelines
• Interface with global product teams, customers, and contract manufacturers

Vendor & Supply Chain

• Develop and qualify new packaging suppliers in Malaysia/ASEAN
• Lead supplier performance reviews and cost negotiation
• Drive packaging cost reduction (cost down) initiatives

People & Mentorship

• Mentor and coach junior/mid-level packaging engineers
• Conduct technical reviews and provide guidance on complex issues
• Support team capability building and knowledge sharing

Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure all packaging meets regulatory requirements (RoHS, REACH, ISTA)
• Champion WD sustainability goals through eco-packaging innovation
• Maintain quality documentation per WD QMS standards

Continuous Improvement

• Lead RCCA for field packaging failures and damage incidents
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects within packaging function
• Benchmark industry trends and propose technology upgrades

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• 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.