Senior 12-Hour Shift Manufacturing Equipment Tech

WD Media (Malaysia) Sdn, Bayan Lepas, Penang; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Penang is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain sputter equipment on a media manufacturing production line. You will work with minimal supervision, take initiative, and collaborate with engineers; 12-hour AWS shifts and overtime may be required.

The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and control system failures, documenting actions, and supporting junior technicians.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3–6 years of experience in equipment maintenance in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with vacuum systems or sputtering equipment preferred.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and system diagrams.
• Experience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to work in 12-hour AWS shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on sputter equipment according to schedules.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and control system failures.
• Inspect equipment to ensure operation within specified performance conditions.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment failures, and corrective actions in maintenance databases.
• Provide technical support to junior technicians during troubleshooting and recovery.
• Support engineers in equipment improvement projects, machine upgrades, and system modifications.
• Analyze recurring equipment problems and propose improvements.
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and measurement instruments.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and cleanroom standards.
• Support production during equipment recovery to minimize downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Shift work

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Measurement instruments

Job description

Western Digital in Penang is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain sputter equipment on a media manufacturing production line. You will work with minimal supervision, take initiative, and collaborate with engineers; 12-hour AWS shifts and overtime may be required.

The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and control system failures, documenting actions, and supporting junior technicians.