Total 177 job vacancies by Western Digital

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

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 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.

The Supervisor is responsible for supporting daily NPI operations to ensure NPI targets are met in terms of build plan, product quality, productivity, and cost. This role oversees manufacturing performance indicators, manpower coordination, logistics execution, and continuous improvement initiatives, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and system requirements.

The incumbent plays a key role in driving operational excellence, sustaining factory performance, and leading improvement projects to achieve business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure production execution for NPI meets the build plan, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve manufacturing performance indicators, inactive lots, productivity, incidental losses, logistics performance, 6S, and cost.
• Coordinate logistics activities to support NPI production yield and ensure execution follows the approved plan.
• Manage and control NPI build schedules to meet allocated timelines and output targets.
• Sustain production housekeeping, 6S practices, and support special operational tasks as required.
• Monitor and manage inactive lot indicators to minimize work-in-progress and delays.
• Coach, supervise, and optimize headcount utilization; balance shift manpower to meet production needs.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement and manufacturing projects from planning through execution and closure.
• Track project progress, prepare reports, and present results to management.
• Ensure compliance with system and customer requirements, including IMS, 8D problem-solving, and RBA standards.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

BROAD FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for smooth operations of the plant utilities system
• Coordinate and provide support to production / manufacturing needs
• Coordinate and execute Facilities cost saving & improvement programs
• Ensure all the subscribe system are maintained
• Lead and liaise with relevant local government agencies & contractors
• Lead and develop direct reports

Regular

• Oversee and lead the team to establish procedure, system monitoring & preventive maintenance to ensure smooth operation
• Identify system weakness and implement improvement/enhancement project to ensure smooth operation
• Lead facilities operation team to support production / manufacturing needs
• Lead facilities operation team in review & analyse the operating data to optimize the Facilities operating system
• Plan, supervise and lead the team in execute cost saving & improvement program
• Control operating expenses to ensure within budget
• Ensure compliance to IMS, ISO9000, ISO14000, Contamination Control, Housekeeping & Safety
• Liaise with contractor, consultant on the facilities related matters
• Lead and develop direct reports through hands-on and proper training.
• Carry out special task as assigned by Senior Manager/ Dept. Head
• Support the activities to the company needs

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.

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.

• 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.

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

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead shift coordinators across Cleaning, Sputter, and Lube to ensure smooth operations.
• Review and prepare pass-down reports for incoming shifts.
• Act as backup to the Operations Manager when required.
• Conduct daily production meetings and deliver shift updates.
• Ensure strict compliance with rules, regulations, and SOPs.
• Plan and deploy manpower effectively to meet production needs, manage attendance and discipline, schedule overtime when required.
• Assist the Production Manager in executing daily operations and achieving production targets.
• Monitor machine utilization and line performance to meet output requirements.
• Escalate issues proactively to relevant PICs and management.
• Manage and clear over-WIP inventory, coordinate with Manufacturing Engineers on disposal of problematic lots.
• Perform MESA transactions, WIP tracking, and meet PI Count audit with zero discrepancy.
• Ensure compliance with IMS/RBA standards and maintain exemplary conduct.
• Lead line audits and enforce 7S housekeeping practices.
• Ensure products meet required quality, safety, and customer standards.
• Participate in FMEA, 8D, and SPC activities.
• Support cross-functional teams and take on additional operational responsibilities as needed.

1. Product Lead overseeing Media programs from qualification through mass production and end-of-life. Primary interface between internal cross-functional teams and external customers to deliver on-time product launches and production ramp readiness.
2. Leads new and iteration program qualifications, ensuring critical product parameters, specifications, and documentation are fully defined to support smooth qualification builds and volume ramps. Applies data-driven KPIV/KPOV analysis to improve process control, yield, and product margin.
3. Manages programs, including engineering sample logistics, shipment execution, head/media pairing, and supply planning to achieve optimal HDD yield. Drives continuous improvement initiatives with internal stakeholders and external partners (HDD) to ensure sustained product quality, margin, and operational excellence.

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.