Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Aitomic Jobs; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Malaysia is seeking an Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering to plan and coordinate sputter system activities, ensure process compliance, and troubleshoot issues to improve utilization, yield, and quality.

You will lead Sputter Process Improvement Projects, supervise and train technicians and engineering specialists, and drive documentation, audits, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain high-performance manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics-related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of sputter process engineering experience.
• Knowledge of metrology principles and industry standards (ISO, ASTM).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate sputter system start-up/conversion activities and documentation.
• Audit sputter parameters and ensure online SPC and procedure conformance.
• Lead sputter process improvement projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH).
• Supervise and coach/train process techs and SEs; share knowledge with team.
• Ensure safety, health rules and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials/Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering/Physic

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Metrology equipment

Data analysis software

Job description

Short Summary

Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering with Western Digital. The role focuses on planning and coordinating sputter system activities, ensuring process compliance, and troubleshooting issues to improve utilization, yield, and quality. It involves leading Sputter Process Improvement Projects and supervising as well as training technicians and engineering specialists. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To plan, coordinate…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering
• Organization: Western Digital
• Country / coverage: Malaysia
• Location: Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-10-01
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

The role focuses on planning and coordinating sputter system activities, ensuring process compliance, and troubleshooting issues to improve utilization, yield, and quality. It involves leading Sputter Process Improvement Projects and supervising as well as training technicians and engineering specialists. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To plan, coordinate, and follow up on sputter systems start-up/conversion activities and process documentation. To audit sputter parameters and practice periodically, include online SPC and procedure conformance. To lead sputter process-related issues troubleshooting (common causes), work closely with the shift process team in sputter process sustaining, troubleshooting & improvement to achieve sputter utilization (downtime), yield & quality goals. To initiate and lead Sputter Process Improvement Projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH & others), which include new products/machines/process qualification. To lead, supervise, and coach/train process tech & SE, including engineering specialists and characterize technicians. Responsible for leading junior engineers in sputter process-related issues troubleshooting (common causes), working closely with the Shift process team in sputter process sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement to achieve sputter utilization (downtime) & quality goals. Responsible for leading, coaching/training process techs & new SEs, including engineering specialists and characterize technicians. Responsible for training and sharing the PMR/DS sputter process and yield improvement knowledge with the team. Responsible for leading junior engineers in sputter parameters monitoring, including online SPC monitoring and procedure conformance. Responsible for leading junior engineers in sputter machine start-up, including process characterization (new products & process changes). Responsible for leading junior engineers in new products/machines/process qualification. Responsible for long-term improvement projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH & others). Others include FMEA. Understand and accept responsibility for performing jobs safely Follow safety and health rules Responsible for leading junior engineers in sputter yield-related issues troubleshooting (common causes). Work closely with sputter yield team in sputter yield sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement in order to achieve the sputter yield goal. This includes 0725 Operation Yield Improvement. The other supervisor assigned tasks. REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Materials/Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering/Physic. Master's degree preferred. PREFERRED: Minimum 2 years of experience in sputter process engineering, preferably in the semiconductor or electronics manufacturing industry. Knowledge of metrology principles, techniques, and industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM) Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and precision SKILLS: Strong analytical skills with expertise in statistical analysis and data interpretation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams Strong technical report writing and presentation skills #LI-SK1 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…

Responsibilities

• The role focuses on planning and coordinating sputter system activities, ensuring process compliance, and troubleshooting issues to improve utilization, yield, and quality.
• It involves leading Sputter Process Improvement Projects and supervising as well as training technicians and engineering specialists.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To plan, coordinate, and follow up on sputter systems start-up/conversion activities and process documentation.
• To audit sputter parameters and practice periodically, include online SPC and procedure conformance.
• To lead sputter process-related issues troubleshooting (common causes), work closely with the shift process team in sputter process sustaining, troubleshooting & improvement to achieve sputter utilization (downtime), yield & quality goals.
• To initiate and lead Sputter Process Improvement Projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH & others), which include new products/machines/process qualification.

Requirements / Eligibility

• To lead, supervise, and coach/train process tech & SE, including engineering specialists and characterize technicians.
• Responsible for leading junior engineers in sputter process-related issues troubleshooting (common causes), working closely with the Shift process team in sputter process sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement to achieve sputter utilization (downtime)…
• Responsible for leading, coaching/training process techs & new SEs, including engineering specialists and characterize technicians.
• Responsible for training and sharing the PMR/DS sputter process and yield improvement knowledge with the team.
• Responsible for leading junior engineers in sputter parameters monitoring, including online SPC monitoring and procedure conformance.