[Fresh Grads ONLY - July 2025 Onwards Intake] - Engineer, Failure/Yield Improvement Analyst

Western Digital; George Town; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in George Town, Malaysia. This role focuses on conducting detailed failure analysis and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance yield and quality. As part of a dynamic environment, you will engage in problem-solving initiatives and lead projects aimed at improving processes and outcomes. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters a culture where every team member can thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in data storage technology. If you are eager to tackle challenges and grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or above in Material Science, Physics, or Engineering.
• 1-2 years of experience in failure analysis or semiconductor manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed failure analysis on defective media using various tools.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot yield issues.

Skills

Failure Analysis

Statistical Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Methodologies

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Material Science

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SEM

EDX

JMP

Minitab

Windows Office

Job description

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital, WD, WD_BLACK, and SanDisk Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct detailed failure analysis on defective media using tools such as SEM, EDX, AFM, FIB, etc
• Collaborate with process and equipment engineering teams to troubleshoot chronic yield issues.
• Lead cross-functional investigations to determine root causes of yield loss or quality defects.
• Perform trend analysis and statistical data mining to proactively identify potential yield risks.
• Support and lead yield improvement projects using 8D, or other problem-solving methodologies.
• Generate reports and present findings to management with clear action plans and timelines.
• Able to identify problems quickly using basic data gathering procedures and analysis.
• Drive improvement initiatives in process parameters, machine settings, and material handling.
• Participate in qualification and evaluation of new materials or hardware upgrades from a yield standpoint
• Maintain documentation of all FA cases and corrective actions in a structured format.
• Provides basic countermeasures and corrective actions to problems.
• Initiates appropriate actions to minimize or eliminate abnormalities and irregularities.
• Can explain basic technical principles behind the processes/ techniques used at work.
• Displays good working technical knowledge of his/her job.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Material Science, Physics, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical), or a related field
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply – training will be provided
• 1–2 years of experience in failure analysis, thin film, or semiconductor manufacturing is a plus.
• Familiar with tools and techniques used in failure/root cause analysis (e.g., SEM, SPC, 5 Whys, FMEA).
• Knowledge of sputtering, vacuum systems, or thin film deposition is an added advantage.
• Proficient with statistical data analysis tools
• Good proficiency and communication skills in English.
• With high learning aptitude
• Good team player (hungry, humble and smart)
  
  

Preferred

• Basic metrology concept and inspection background is an advantage
  
  

Skills

• Proficient in JMP /Minitab software analysis and statistical tool.
• Proficient in Windows office and presentation material
• With fundamentals of Six Sigma Approach
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written English skills required to conduct daily activities.
  
  

Additional Information

Western Digital 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.

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