Manufacturing Engineer - Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Western Digital; Johor; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer - Instrumentation and Control Engineering in Johor, Malaysia. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain control systems for our manufacturing processes, troubleshoot instrumentation issues, and optimize machine performance.

A Master's degree in a relevant field is required along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems for manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and instrumentation issues.
• Optimize machine performance and reliability.
• Lead root cause analysis for equipment failures.

Skills

Strong foundational knowledge in instrumentation principles

Control theory

Process automation

PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Master's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation)

SCADA systems

DCS architecture

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Instrumentation and Control Engineering

• Full-time
• Job Type: Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Manufacturing Engineering

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems and automation solutions for manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensors, drives, and instrumentation issues.
• Optimize machine performance, reliability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for equipment failures.
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Develop and update electrical drawings, control logic documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to ensure operational excellence.

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Master's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related engineering discipline.

Preferred

• Knowledge of industrial networks, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Mitsubishi, Omron).

Skills

• Strong foundational knowledge in instrumentation principles, control theory, and process automation.
• Familiarity with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley), SCADA systems, and DCS architecture.
• Understanding of sensor technologies (pressure, temperature, flow, displacement, vision systems).
• Exposure to data acquisition systems and signal conditioning.
• Knowledge of calibration standards and metrology practices is an added advantage.
• Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage.

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