Lead Process Engineer – HDD Plating & Grinding

Seagate Technology; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Johor Bahru, Malaysia seeks a Sr Engineer Team Lead (Plating) to own and optimize HDD substrate manufacturing. You will lead ID/OD, grinding, and plating processes, drive yield improvements, and manage reliability and maintenance while coaching a team of engineers and technicians.

The role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration across Operations, Quality, and Suppliers. Located in Johor Bahru's tech hub, the site offers a dynamic manufacturing environment with

Qualifications

• Lead with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Data-driven problem solving and process optimization mindset.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing and process control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the HDD substrate manufacturing process across ID/OD, grinding, and plating.
• Drive yield, quality, and cost improvement initiatives through data analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage process reliability, bath health, filtration performance, and preventive maintenance.

Job description

Seagate Technology in Johor Bahru, Malaysia seeks a Sr Engineer Team Lead (Plating) to own and optimize HDD substrate manufacturing. You will lead ID/OD, grinding, and plating processes, drive yield improvements, and manage reliability and maintenance while coaching a team of engineers and technicians.

The role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration across Operations, Quality, and Suppliers. Located in Johor Bahru's tech hub, the site offers a dynamic manufacturing environment with