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

Western Digital; Kuching; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented automation engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering teams to identify and implement automation improvements, design and integrate control systems, and analyze data to optimize performance. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where every individual can thrive. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields is essential.
• Strong knowledge of automation technologies and design optimization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to enhance automation in production processes.
• Analyze data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

Skills

Automation Improvements

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor in Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Description

The future. It’s on you. You & Western Digital.

We’ve been storing the world’s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we’re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.

But we can’t do it alone. Today’s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It’s You & Us. Together, we’re the next big thing in data.

Western Digital data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology, HGST, SanDisk, Tegile, Upthere, and WD brands.

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 members, 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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