Robotics Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Aitomic Jobs; Kuching; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a Robotics Automation Engineer for its substrate manufacturing equipment and automation initiatives in Malaysia. The role focuses on hands‑on equipment ownership, operational excellence, and data‑driven improvements to yield and process stability, with emphasis on integration of automation and IIoT capabilities.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, design and test automation solutions, and contribute to equipment capability enhancements while ensuring quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Candidates from Computer Science with exposure to hardware encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Design, test, and implement automation solutions (hardware and software).
• Support integration of control systems, sensors, actuators, and PLCs to optimize performance.
• Document project progress and outcomes for reference and compliance.

Skills

SolidWorks

C++

Python

SQL

PLC

Hardware interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Electrical & Electronics

Computer Science exposure to hardware

Tools

PLC programming tools

Job description

Short Summary

Robotics Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering with Western Digital. Job Summary The Equipment Engineer is responsible for supporting and optimizing the substrate manufacturing equipment and Automation implementation/Integration. This role combines hands‑on Equipment ownership and operational excellence with applied engineering analysis, ensuring consistent equipment stability, product quality, yield improvement…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Robotics Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering
• Organization: Western Digital
• Country / coverage: Malaysia
• Location: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
• Work arrangement: On‑site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-09-28
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

Job Summary The Equipment Engineer is responsible for supporting and optimizing the substrate manufacturing equipment and Automation implementation/Integration. This role combines hands‑on Equipment ownership and operational excellence with applied engineering analysis, ensuring consistent equipment stability, product quality, yield improvement, and Capacity Improvement and OEE. The engineer will also contribute to data‑driven research and improvement initiatives to advance equipment capability. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with engineering teams to identify opportunities for automation improvements. Assist in designing, testing, and implementing automation solutions, including hardware and software components. Support the integration of control systems, sensors, actuators, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to optimize performance. Document project progress, technical specifications, and outcomes for future reference and compliance. Stay updated on emerging automation technologies and contribute innovative ideas to improve system capabilities. Deliver Factory/Equipment digitalization solution and IIOT proliferation. REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Candidates from Computer Science with exposure and interest in Hardware and encouraged to apply. Proficiency in SolidWorks , or equivalent engineering software will be added advantage. Programming skills: C++ , Python, SQL, PLC will be added advantage. Knowledge in Communication Protocol, Hardware Software Interface, Analog/Digital signal processing will be added advantage. Experience in technical report writing , field data collection, equipment condition assessment and Digital Twin. Strong problem‑solving skills with attention to detail in operational environments WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender‑related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available HERE WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various…

Responsibilities

• Job Summary The Equipment Engineer is responsible for supporting and optimizing the substrate manufacturing equipment and Automation implementation/Integration.
• This role combines hands‑on Equipment ownership and operational excellence with applied engineering analysis, ensuring consistent equipment stability, product quality, yield improvement, and Capacity Improvement and OEE.
• The engineer will also contribute to data‑driven research and improvement initiatives to advance equipment capability.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with engineering teams to identify opportunities for automation improvements.
• Assist in designing, testing, and implementing automation solutions, including hardware and software components.
• Support the integration of control systems, sensors, actuators, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to optimize performance.

Requirements / Eligibility

• in, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military…
• We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.
• Our non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
• We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.