Manufacturing Automation Engineer (PLC/Python)

Western Digital Corporation; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Penang to oversee preventive maintenance, equipment setup and upgrades, and to support complex troubleshooting across PLC and high-level programming. The role also involves training on standard operating procedures and maintaining safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree in automation/EE/mechanical/mechatronics, strong English, and a background in control systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation/EE/Mechanical/Mechatronic engineering.
• Experience up to 3 years is preferred.
• Strong in English and technical foundations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment preventive maintenance per schedule.
• Manage equipment form factor changes, setup and buyoff.
• Install new equipment or propagate setup.
• Troubleshoot major equipment issues and manage spare parts inventory.
• Train on new SOPs related to human and machine operation.
• Adhere to OSHA safety standards.
• Utilize PLC/CTC/C++/Python for troubleshooting.

Skills

Good English

Control systems

PLC programming

CAD

Python/C++

AI infrastructure basics

Education

Engineering degree (Automation/EE/Mechanical/Mechatronic)

Job description

Western Digital Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Penang to oversee preventive maintenance, equipment setup and upgrades, and to support complex troubleshooting across PLC and high-level programming. The role also involves training on standard operating procedures and maintaining safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree in automation/EE/mechanical/mechatronics, strong English, and a background in control systems.