Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Western Digital Corporation; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Penang to oversee preventive maintenance, equipment setup and upgrades, and to support complex troubleshooting across PLC and high-level programming. The role also involves training on standard operating procedures and maintaining safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree in automation/EE/mechanical/mechatronics, strong English, and a background in control systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation/EE/Mechanical/Mechatronic engineering.
• Experience up to 3 years is preferred.
• Strong in English and technical foundations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment preventive maintenance per schedule.
• Manage equipment form factor changes, setup and buyoff.
• Install new equipment or propagate setup.
• Troubleshoot major equipment issues and manage spare parts inventory.
• Train on new SOPs related to human and machine operation.
• Adhere to OSHA safety standards.
• Utilize PLC/CTC/C++/Python for troubleshooting.

Skills

Good English

Control systems

PLC programming

CAD

Python/C++

AI infrastructure basics

Education

Engineering degree (Automation/EE/Mechanical/Mechatronic)

Job description

• Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Manufacturing Engineering

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:

• To overasee equipment preventive maintenance as per schedule
• In charge equipment form factor conversion, set-up and buyoff
• New equipment installation or set-up propagation
• Support major equipment issue troubleshooting and spare parts inventory purchasing
• Trainer for new SOP either in human behavior or machine operation
• Adhere to OSHA standard for safety and health
• Using different sort of machine programming language, etc PLC/CTC/C++/Python for troubleshooting.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Degree in Engineering Discipline that related to Automation/EE/Mechanical/Mechatronic etc

PREFERRED:

• Up to 3 years experience.

SKILLS

• Good command of English
• Expert in Control System
• Basic understanding of Machine programming language such as PLC will be added advantage
• Ability to use CAD will be added advantage
• Computer Programming language such as Python/C++ will be added advantage
• An overall understanding of AI infrastructure, such as LLM/Machine Learning/Agentic AI etc will be added 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 [e-mail] 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.