Robotics Automation Engineer—Manufacturing Excellence

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

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