ICPMS Lab Technician

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking a Laboratory ICPMS Technician in Bayan Lepas, Penang to independently operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ICPMS systems, ensuring accurate analytical results and compliance with quality standards. You will support production with daily lab activities and be a technical resource for operations.

Responsibilities include ICPMS testing, calibration, analysis, spare parts management, preventive maintenance, and generating detailed reports for engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or science required.
• Able to work in a cleanroom environment and follow procedures.
• Good communication in English and basic analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Scope and define tasks: perform ICPMS testing and follow priority to meet delivery dateline.
• Tool operation: operate ICPMS sample preparation, calibration and analysis.
• Tool maintenance: manage spare parts inventory and perform preventive maintenance.
• Data interpretation and reporting: analyze raw data and generate detailed reports for engineering teams.
• Cross functional collaboration: work with engineers and upstream/downstream colleagues with clear communication.

Skills

Basic English communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Independent / self-supervised

Cleanroom experience

Willing to work 12-hour shifts

Education

Diploma in Engineering or Science

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Job Type (exemption status): Non-Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Lab

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 people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

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

Job Description

Responsible for independently operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting ICPMS systems to ensure accurate analytical results, reliable equipment performance, and compliance with laboratory quality standards. Acts as the technical resource for day-to-day laboratory operations and supports issue resolution through established procedures.

Regular Responsibilities

• Scope and Define tasks: Execute assigned ICPMS testing activities and follow the priority arrangement to meet the delivery dateline, ensure compliance with procedures, and escal...
• Tool Operation: Operate ICPMS sample preparation, calibration and analysis.
• Tool maintenance: managing spare parts inventory, perform PM within schedule, troubleshooting the equipment.
• Data Interpretation and Reporting: Analyze from raw data and generate detailed reports for engineering teams.
• Cross functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and upstream/downstream colleagues and ensure smooth operation without miscommunication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide continuous support to production in chemical laboratory, enhance tool performance, and optimize workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma in any Engineering or science discipline

Skill / Experience Requirement:

• Familiar with Microsoft Windows, Office applications
• Required to work in 12 hours shift pattern with day or night cycles
• Willing to work in cleanroom environment
• Able to communicate in basic English
• Possess good analytical skills
• Must be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision

Additional Information

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.

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