Electrical & Facilities Engineer - Data Center Infra

Western Digital Corp.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corp. seeks an Electrical & Facilities Engineer to oversee electrical, fire protection, and PA systems within our Kuching plant.

You will lead technical teams, maintain critical infrastructure, and ensure regulatory compliance to support reliable manufacturing operations. The role requires 5–7 years of experience, a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, and a track record of managing large-scale electrical projects and contractor performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering required.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical and facility systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical guidance to teams and resolve system issues.
• Ensure reliability, quality, and continuous improvement of electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Breakdown issue/crisis management during off-working hours, weekends, and public holidays.
• Maintain, monitor, and update HT/LT and emergency power distribution systems across the factory.
• Coordinate with Engineering to establish equipment and utility requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with facilities reliability and quality standards.
• Plan, supervise, and manage electrical projects, system upgrades, and outsourced service contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Develop and maintain specifications, procedures, and work instructions; ensure proper documentation.
• Ensure IMS compliance and other certifications, including RBA.
• Collaborate with EHS to assess hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with authorities and insurers for annual Fire Certificate inspections and audits.
• Monitor and control electrical utility costs for cost-effective operations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and expense reduction.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Fire Protection

Public Address Systems

Cross-functional Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Western Digital Corp. seeks an Electrical & Facilities Engineer to oversee electrical, fire protection, and PA systems within our Kuching plant.

You will lead technical teams, maintain critical infrastructure, and ensure regulatory compliance to support reliable manufacturing operations. The role requires 5–7 years of experience, a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, and a track record of managing large-scale electrical projects and contractor performance.