Reliability Lab Technician

Westerndigital; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerndigital in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a reliability test technician to support production and R&D reliability efforts. You will pull samples, operate microscopes and bake chambers, and compile data into detailed reliability reports for engineering teams.

The role requires a Diploma in Engineering or Science, willingness to work 12-hour shifts, and comfort working in a cleanroom with basic English communication and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or science discipline.
• Able to work in 12-hour shift pattern (day/night).
• Willing to work in a cleanroom environment.
• Good eyesight and able to use high-power microscopes.
• Able to communicate in basic English.
• Possess good analytical skills.
• Must be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Pulling samples and performing reliability testing on production and R&D products.
• Compile raw data and publish reliability reports.
• Operate tools and equipment to ensure high-quality testing.
• Interpret data and generate detailed reports for engineering teams.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional colleagues to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Windows & Office

12h shift

Cleanroom

Analytical skills

Team player

Basic English

Education

Diploma in Engineering/Science

Tools

Microscope

MST (Media Servo Tester)

Blade testers

Kubota testers

Baking chambers

Job description

Pulling samples, performing reliability testing on production products and R&D products. Compile the raw data and publish reliability report

Regular Responsibilities

• Scope and Define tasks: Test and sample arrangement follow priority which to meet the delivery deadline for production or R&D product.
• Tool Operation: Operate microscope, baking chambers, MST (Media Servo Tester), blade testers, Kubota testers also to ensure high-quality test is performed.
• Tool maintenance: manage spare parts inventory, perform PM within schedule, troubleshoot blade tester, Kubota testers and baking chambers.
• Data Interpretation and Reporting: Analyze from raw data and generate detailed reports for engineering teams.
• Cross functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and upstream/downstream colleagues and ensure smooth operation without miscommunication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide continuous support to production in reliability methodologies, enhance tool performance, and optimize workflow efficiency.

Education Requirement:

• Diploma in any Engineering or science discipline

Skill / Experience Requirement:

• Familiar with Microsoft Windows, Office applications
• Required to work in 12 hours shift pattern with day or night cycles
• Willing to work in cleanroom environment
• Good eyesight and able to use high power microscopes
• Able to communicate in basic English
• Possess good analytical skills
• Must be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision

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