Intern, Manufacturing Engineering

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking an Equipment and Maintenance Engineer in Penang to troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize manufacturing equipment. You will coordinate technicians, perform data-driven improvements, and support process development for new materials and packaging.

The role emphasizes preventive and predictive maintenance, readings of schematics, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities to lead cost-reduction and productivity projects across multi-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or above in engineering (mechanical/electrical).
• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply.
• Machine/mechanical knowledge in design and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Machine trouble shoot and maintenance.
• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day activities and workflow of Equipment Technicians.
• Data-driven analysis to maximize equipment availability and reduce downtime.
• Document generation and maintenance (FMEA/Training material/SOP).
• Investigate line abnormalities, quality issues, and yield loss; take timely action.
• Lead continuous improvement projects on machine performance, cost reduction, yield, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Process and R&D on material and package development.
• Machine/tooling buy-off and standardization.
• Follow up customer audits and implement actions.
• Prepare 8D reports for equipment-related quality issues.
• Support other function teams on key projects.

Skills

Equipment installation

Preventive maintenance

PLC fundamentals

Servo motors & motion control

Robotics & automation

Schematic reading

Machine safety

Lean manufacturing

OEE

Data visualization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

MS365

Python

Power BI

C++

Job 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.

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

• Machine trouble shoot and maintenance.
• Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day activities and workflow of Equipment Technicians, ensuring alignment with operational priorities.
• Perform data-driven analysis to maximize equipment availability for manufacturing processes, identifying and implementing improvements that enhance production equipment efficiency, and minimize unscheduled downtimes.
• Documents (FMEA/Training material /SOP) generation ,update and maintenance.
• Line abnormal, quality issue, yield loss investigation and in time action taken.
• Lead continue improvements projects on machine performance improvement , cost reduction, process, yield, quality, capacity and productivity improvements.
• Work with Process , R&D on new material and package development for machine related items.
• Machine/tooling buy-off and standardization.
• Follow up customer audit and action implement.
• 8D prepare and presentation for quality issues related to Equipment
• Support other function teams for key projects.
• Basic understanding of PLC/Python/Power BI/C++ programing language.
• SKILLS
• Technical Skills
  • Equipment Installation, set up and qualification.
  • Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance,
  • PLC fundamantals
  • Servo Motors, sensor, actuators, and motion control
  • Robotic and automation system
  • Reading and understand equipment schematic diagram
  • Understand Machine safety standard,etc
• Manufacturing & Process Knowledge
  • Lean Manufacturing,
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness OEE,
  • Yield Improvement,
  • Cost Reduction Initiatives,
  • production support and line balancing, etc
• Project management
  • Project Planing
  • Timeline Management
• Data and Digital Skills
  • AI assisted troubleshooting,
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • loT and Industrial 4.0 concepts
  • Data Visualization and Dashboard creation etc..
• Ability to work effectively with multi-functional team member, with good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or above in engineering or mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Fresh graduates are encourage to apply.
• Machine / Mechanical knowledge in design and optimization.

PREFERRED:

• Expertized in data analysis, and problem solving
• Familiar with MS365, and Understanding of PLC/Python/PowerBI/C++ programming language.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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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