Product Engineer - HDD Media & Analytics

Western Digital; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a detail-oriented Product Engineer in George Town, Malaysia, to lead HDD-Media-Head performance characterization and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product specifications.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, AI/ML for predictive analysis, and ongoing optimization from development through high-volume production in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Excellent problem-solving and strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide Media Mfg. Engineering to optimize processes for best media performance.
• Collaborate with PM, Development and Process Eng. to optimize product specs.
• Improve yield, cost-effectiveness and manufacturability of existing products.
• Support media performance optimization from development to high volume production.
• Stay updated on industry trends and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Drive digitalization initiatives in manufacturing.
• Apply data-driven decision making using advanced analytics.
• Utilize AI/ML models for predictive analysis of yield and reliability.

Skills

Data analytics

Python/R

SQL

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Western Digital is seeking a detail-oriented Product Engineer in George Town, Malaysia, to lead HDD-Media-Head performance characterization and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product specifications.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, AI/ML for predictive analysis, and ongoing optimization from development through high-volume production in a manufacturing environment.