(FRESH GRAD ONLY - Intake July 2025 onwards) Engineer, Equipment Engineering

Western Digital; Kuching; On-site; MYR 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled automation engineer to enhance system efficiencies through cutting-edge technology. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and implement automation solutions, ensuring optimal performance of control systems and components. Your analytical skills will be crucial in identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements, while your technical expertise in engineering will help drive the future of data storage. Join a diverse team committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and making a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields required.
• Familiarity with automation technologies and tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to identify automation improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement automation solutions for various systems.

Skills

Automation Improvement

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor in Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

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

• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify opportunities for automation improvements in [specific systems/processes, e.g., production lines, robotic systems, etc.].
• Assist in designing, testing, and implementing automation solutions, including hardware and software components.
• Support the integration of control systems, sensors, actuators, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to optimize performance.
• Analyze data from automated systems to identify inefficiencies and recommend enhancements.
• Participate in troubleshooting, debugging, and maintaining automation equipment and processes.
• Document project progress, technical specifications, and outcomes for future reference and compliance.
• Stay updated on emerging automation technologies and contribute innovative ideas to improve system capabilities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor or above in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering.
• Machine/ mechanical knowledge in design and optimization.
• Familiar with Solidwork, Autocad.
• Detail and action oriented, self-started, ability to work independently and to deliver high quality solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with multi-functional team member, with good communication skills.
• Good verbal and written in English.
  
  

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.

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