Western Digital
Senior Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering
Bayan Lepas, Penang, MY
Role snapshot
Western Digital is hiring a Senior Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Bayan Lepas, Penang, MY. The listing highlights Manufacturing and Media Production.
- Company
- Western Digital
- Location
- Bayan Lepas, Penang, MY
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Check your résumé against the listed skills (Manufacturing and Media Production) and give each one a concrete example: what you built or achieved, not just that you used it.
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Western Digital publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Company Description
WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.
As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.
We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.
This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.
We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.
Join us and let’s shape the future of data.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Normal Shift but expect come into support for unschedule equipment down during odd hours.
Perform preventive maintenance on machines and maintain accurate maintenance records.
Act as the first line of response for machine unscheduled downtime and quality issues.
Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional departments to meet project timelines
Provide clear and structured reports on major equipment downtime, including chronological events and systematic continuous improvement on chronic issues.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
Degree in any Engineering.
PREFERRED:
Minimum 3 years working experience
Applicants who demonstrate early-career level experience are also encouraged to apply especially in machine programmable language and general computer coding such as C++ etc
SKILLS:
Strong team player with effective communication skills.
In-depth knowledge of Automation and Control Systems.
Ability to handle sudden changes and work effectively under pressure to restore machine operations within short notice.
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) is an added advantage.
Understanding of machine software such as PLC or C++ will be an added technical advantage.
Additional Information
WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].