HDD Systems Engineer — Failure Analysis (Early Career)

WD

Selangor

On-site

MYR 48,000 - 72,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

WD Malaysia is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. This Early Career program is designed to support fresh graduates as they begin their professional journey, providing foundational training through onboarding, mentorship, and development.

The role focuses on system design, failure analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration in a lab/factory environment. You will gain exposure to HDD technologies, participate in product qualification and manufacturing tasks, and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or related engineering discipline.
  • Applications from fresh graduates are encouraged.
  • Ability to read basic schematics and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with laboratory equipment is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
  • Willingness to learn complex HDD technologies.
  • Hands‑on attitude and attention to detail.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to follow structured troubleshooting steps.
  • Comfortable working in lab/factory environments.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and TCL.

Responsibilities

  • Understand system design of hard disk drive and drive integration.
  • Investigate root causes of hard disk drive failures.
  • Participate in product qualification, manufacturing, and field operations tasks.
  • Drive product with good yield, quality and meeting customer specification.
  • Document and publish technical documentation for general consumption.

Skills

C/C++
Python
TCL
analytical thinking
communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office
Laboratory equipment
PCB/IC packaging knowledge

Job description

WD Malaysia is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. This Early Career program is designed to support fresh graduates as they begin their professional journey, providing foundational training through onboarding, mentorship, and development.

The role focuses on system design, failure analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration in a lab/factory environment. You will gain exposure to HDD technologies, participate in product qualification and manufacturing tasks, and

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