Engineer, Product Engineering

Western Digital; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a detail-oriented Product Engineer in George Town, Malaysia, to lead HDD-Media-Head performance characterization and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product specifications.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, AI/ML for predictive analysis, and ongoing optimization from development through high-volume production in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Excellent problem-solving and strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide Media Mfg. Engineering to optimize processes for best media performance.
• Collaborate with PM, Development and Process Eng. to optimize product specs.
• Improve yield, cost-effectiveness and manufacturability of existing products.
• Support media performance optimization from development to high volume production.
• Stay updated on industry trends and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Drive digitalization initiatives in manufacturing.
• Apply data-driven decision making using advanced analytics.
• Utilize AI/ML models for predictive analysis of yield and reliability.

Skills

Data analytics

Python/R

SQL

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

• Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Product 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 peoplewho want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Product Engineer to join our team in George Town, Malaysia. As a Product Engineer, you will play a crucial role in HDD-Media-Head performance characterization.

• You would guide Media Mfg. Engineering team to optimize process to deliver best Media performance at HDD.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product specifications and requirements (PM, Development and Process Engineering teams)
• Optimize existing products for improved yield performance, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability
• Support Media performance optimization from development to high volume production
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and manufacturing processes
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations
• Drive digitalization initiatives in manufacturing
• Implementing data-driven decision-making using advanced analytics.
• Utilize AI/ML models for predictive analysis of yield, reliability, and performance trends.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field
• Excellent problem-solving and strong analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

PREFERRED:

• Familiarity with industry-specific knowledge (HDD or Media process related experience would be added advantage)
• Update to date on Industry 4.0 technologies, automation, and smart factory trends.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for on-site manufacturing support or meetings

SKILLS:

• Data analytics tools (JMP, Minitab, SQL) and exposure to Python/R for data science are an added advantage

Additional Information

WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal " poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here .

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 [emailprotected] 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.

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 [emailprotected] 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.

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