ICPMS Lab Technician

Westerndigital; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a dedicated ICPMS technician to operate, maintain and troubleshoot ICPMS systems. You will support production labs, interpret data, and prepare detailed reports for engineering teams, ensuring quality standards and timely delivery.

The role requires a 12-hour shift pattern (day/night), willingness to work in a cleanroom, and strong communication in English. You will collaborate with engineers and colleagues to optimize workflow and tool performance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or Science required.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts (day and night).
• Able to work in a cleanroom environment.
• Good basic English communication.
• Strong analytical abilities and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate ICPMS systems and troubleshoot to ensure accurate results.
• Define tasks and prioritize ICPMS testing to meet delivery deadlines.
• Maintain tool and spare parts inventory; perform PM as scheduled.
• Analyze data and generate detailed reports for engineering teams.
• Collaborate with engineers and colleagues to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Windows & Office

12-hour shift

Cleanroom

Basic English

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Diploma in Engineering or Science

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 elevate abnormal conditions when required.
• 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.

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

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