Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing & Automation

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking an Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering for the Sarawak location to own and optimize substrate manufacturing equipment, ensuring stability, quality and yield improvement. The role blends hands-on ownership with data-driven analysis to advance equipment capability.

The candidate will perform maintenance, troubleshoot automation equipment, and contribute to control-system integration and process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical & electronics, or mechatronics engineering; CS with hardware exposure encouraged.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent engineering software is advantageous.
• Programming/data analysis skills in MATLAB, Python, C++, or R are advantageous.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and structural mechanics is advantageous.
• Experience in technical report writing, field data collection, and equipment condition assessment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail in operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide equipment maintenance and troubleshooting support to manufacturing.
• Analyze data to identify inefficiencies and recommend enhancements.
• Assist in designing, testing, and implementing automation solutions (hardware & software).
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify automation improvements.
• Support integration of control systems, sensors, actuators, and PLCs to optimize performance.
• Document project progress, specifications and outcomes for reference and compliance.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

R

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

WD is seeking an Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering for the Sarawak location to own and optimize substrate manufacturing equipment, ensuring stability, quality and yield improvement. The role blends hands-on ownership with data-driven analysis to advance equipment capability.

The candidate will perform maintenance, troubleshoot automation equipment, and contribute to control-system integration and process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.