Principal Engineer, Product Engineering

Western Digital; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented Product Engineer to optimize HDD-Media-Head performance. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in the Manufacturing or Semiconductor industry, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This role entails collaborating with cross-functional teams and optimizing existing products for performance and cost-effectiveness. A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering is required.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Manufacturing or Semiconductor industry.
• Familiarity with HDD or Media process related experience is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for on-site support.

Responsibilities

• Guide Media Process Engineering team to optimize processes for HDD performance.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize product specifications.
• Support Media performance optimization from development to production.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Proficiency in JMP/Minitab

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

SQL

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Product Engineer to join our team in George Town, Malaysia. As a Product Engineer, you will play a crucial role in HDD-Media-Head performance characterization.

Responsibilities

• You would guide Media Process Engineering team to optimize process to deliver best Media performance at HDD.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product specifications and requirements (PM, Development and Process Engineering teams)
• Optimize existing products for improved yield performance, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability
• Support Media performance optimization from development to high volume production
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and manufacturing processes
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, or related field
• 5-8 years of experience in Manufacturing or Semiconductor industry
• Familiarity with industry-specific knowledge (HDD or Media process related experience would be added advantage)
• Proficient in JMP/Minitab, SQL
• Excellent problem-solving and strong analytical skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally for on-site manufacturing support or client meetings

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