Process Engineer Intern: Cleanroom Data Storage Innovation

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Process Engineer Intern to support the Process Engineering team in optimizing manufacturing cleaning processes. The intern will gain hands‑on exposure to WDMCL, SMD, PSC, Cassette Washer, OSA, or Auto Titrator operations, assisting engineers with yield, cost, quality, and pph improvement activities.

This role provides foundational experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment and develops technical competencies under the guidance of senior

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of wet cleaning processes or semiconductor/media manufacturing is an advantage.
• Prior laboratory or clean room experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning process improvement activities for WDMCL, SMD, PSC, Cassette Washer, or Auto Titrator for existing and new products.
• Support data monitoring, collection and analysis for media cleaning cost reduction projects.
• Support Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) activities by collecting data and updating records.
• Participate in daily yield improvement meetings, weekly Cleaning Virtual Global Con calls and weekly Asia Cleaning Team Activities progress updates.
• Assist engineers in troubleshooting process issues and performing root cause analysis, while following all safety and heath guidelines.
• Support cross‑functional coordination with FA, Contamination, NPI, and Development teams as assigned.
• Help maintain and organize process‑related data, reports, and records.
• Conduct basic technical sharing sessions on assigned cleaning process topics.
• Support ISO compliance activities as directed by the engineering team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Willingness to Learn

Teamwork

Adaptability

Work Ethic

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / related field (pursuing)

Job description

Western Digital in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Process Engineer Intern to support the Process Engineering team in optimizing manufacturing cleaning processes. The intern will gain hands‑on exposure to WDMCL, SMD, PSC, Cassette Washer, OSA, or Auto Titrator operations, assisting engineers with yield, cost, quality, and pph improvement activities.

This role provides foundational experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment and develops technical competencies under the guidance of senior