Engineer (HDD Substrate Frontend)

Seagate Technology; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafeteria

STEM volunteer activities

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Johor, Malaysia, seeks an Equipment Maintenance Engineer to plan and carry out preventive and predictive maintenance across precision grinding, plating and ID/OD processes. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation issues, lead RCA investigations, and drive improvements for reliability and safety.

Located in Johor Bahru’s technology hub, the role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, data-driven decision making, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–4 years in equipment maintenance engineering in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with precision machining, grinding, plating, or HDD substrate processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related equipment problems.
• Lead equipment breakdown investigations and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring failures.
• Monitor equipment performance, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, and OEE.
• Identify and implement equipment improvements to enhance reliability, productivity, quality, and safety.
• Strengthen EHS compliance and audit readiness
• Provide technical EHS support to Engineering and Operations team
• Ensure equipment complies with safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and production ramp-up.
• Manage equipment spare parts and ensure availability of critical components.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and suppliers for equipment maintenance and technical support.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to technicians

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About Our Group

Seagate’s Johor site is a strategic hub within our global manufacturing network, delivering high-quality disk media that underpin our data storage solutions. The ID/OD, grinding, and plating operations are critical to achieving the precision and consistency required for advanced recording technologies. Our engineering teams work closely with cross-functional and global partners to drive operational excellence, improve process capability, and support new technology introduction. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and integrity, providing opportunities to develop technical expertise while contributing to impactful, high-volume manufacturing.

About The Role - You Will

• Plan, implement, and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related equipment problems.
• Lead equipment breakdown investigations and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring failures.
• Monitor equipment performance, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, and OEE.
• Identify and implement equipment improvements to enhance reliability, productivity, quality, and safety.
• Strengthen EHS compliance and audit readiness
• Provide technical EHS support to Engineering and Operations team
• Ensure equipment complies with safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and production ramp-up.
• Manage equipment spare parts and ensure availability of critical components.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and suppliers for equipment maintenance and technical support.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to technicians

About You

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Self-driven and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Solid technical foundation in EHS and equipment engineering.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical , Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Your Experience Includes

• At least 2 to 4 years of relevant working expertise in Equipment maintenance engineering
• Hands-on working background in high-volume manufacturing environments, preferably in precision machining (ID/OD), grinding, plating, or similar processes like HDD substrate manufacturing.
• Capability of process troubleshooting, optimization, or equipment engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and implement improvements in yield, quality, or efficiency.
• Working with cross-functional teams to deliver operational results.

Location

Located in Johor Bahru’s technology park, our office is one of the largest electronics component manufacturers in Johor. On site, we encourage employees to lead active and healthy lives. The facility provides a cafeteria offering healthier menu options. Employees have fun and build strong relationships by participating in many sports, recreation and cultural activities like badminton, soccer and chess tournaments. We’re also proud to give back to the greater Johor community through many STEM volunteer activities.

Location

Johor, Malaysia

Travel

None