Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Western Digital; Kuching; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Kuching is looking for an Equipment Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and strong problem-solving skills. The position emphasizes achieving KPIs and supporting Industry 4.0 transformations, contributing to sustainability and environmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Mechanical field.
• Effective coordination and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting equipment and machines.

Responsibilities

• Achieve site factory KPIs, including OEE, yield, productivity (ppH), and cost-efficiency targets.
• Fulfill site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) objectives.
• Drive improvements in machine performance stability.
• Oversee tooling maintenance, optimize inventory tracking, and enhance design innovations.
• Contribute to the transformation toward Industry 4.0.
• Support initiatives related to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

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

Equipment Engineer will be responsible for the design, maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting of equipment used in manufacturing, production, or other operational processes. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and strong problem‑solving skills to ensure all equipment operates efficiently, safely, and cost‑effectively.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Achieve site factory KPIs, including OEE, yield, productivity (ppH), and cost‑efficiency targets.
• Fulfill site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) objectives.
• Drive improvements in machine performance stability.
• Oversee tooling maintenance, optimize inventory tracking, and enhance design innovations.
• Contribute to the transformation toward Industry 4.0.
• Support initiatives related to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Mechanical field.

Preferred

• Hands‑on experience in troubleshooting equipment and machine.
• Effective coordination and communication skill.

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge in electrical wiring, PLC system, control system, pneumatics system, actuators, sensors, and their working principals.

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.

Western Digital 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.

Notice To Candidates

Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email [e-mail].