Senior Engineer, Analytical & Characterization Engineering

Aitomic Jobs; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the Analytical & Characterization Engineering lab. You will manage daily TEM and FIB operations, supervise technicians, and provide failure analysis support in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes driving improvements, preparing technical reports, and ensuring safety and data integrity, with on-site work in Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering.
• Hands-on TEM and FIB instrumentation preferred.
• Experience supervising technicians is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of TEM and FIB laboratory, ensuring uptime and safety.
• Supervise laboratory technicians and provide failure analysis support.
• Develop improvements in analytical capabilities and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Report writing

Independence & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering

Tools

TEM

FIB

SEM

Job description

Short Summary

Senior Engineer, Analytical & Characterization Engineering with Western Digital. We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Engineer to join our Analytical & Characterization Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Focused Ion Beam (FIB) laboratory, supervising laboratory technicians, and providing failure…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Senior Engineer, Analytical & Characterization Engineering
• Organization: Western Digital
• Country / coverage: Malaysia
• Location: Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Information Technology
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-08-17
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Engineer to join our Analytical & Characterization Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Focused Ion Beam (FIB) laboratory, supervising laboratory technicians, and providing failure analysis (FA) support. Additionally, it entails driving continuous improvements in analytical capabilities, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in all operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the TEM and FIB laboratory, ensuring equipment uptime, safety compliance, and operational efficiency. Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance schedules for TEM and FIB instruments. Supervise, guide, and train laboratory technicians to ensure accurate sample preparation and analysis. Perform and support FA activities, providing timely and accurate analytical results to cross-functional teams. Prepare and review FA reports, characterization data, and technical documentation. Collaborate with process, development, and quality engineering teams to investigate and resolve failures. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory to enhance analytical capabilities and turnaround time. Ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of samples and analytical records. Coordinate with equipment vendors and service engineers for repair, calibration, and upgrades. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and data‑integrity standards in all analytical operations. REQUIRED: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related field. PREFERRED: Hands‑on experience with TEM and/or FIB instrumentation. Proficient in TEM operation, including bright field/dark field imaging, diffraction analysis, and EDS/EELS spectroscopy. Experienced in FIB sample preparation techniques, including cross‑sectioning and TEM lamella preparation. Familiarity with SEM operation and other characterization tools is an added advantage. Knowledge of HDD component materials and failure mechanisms is preferred. Prior experience in supervising or mentoring technicians is an advantage. Ability to translate analytical data into clear engineering recommendations. SKILLS: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Good communication and report‑writing skills. Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. Organized, detail‑or-… 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. Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email [e-mail] .

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Engineer to join our Analytical & Characterization Engineering team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Focused Ion Beam (FIB) laboratory, supervising laboratory technicians, and providing failure analysis (FA) support.
• Additionally, it entails driving continuous improvements in analytical capabilities, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in all operations.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the TEM and FIB laboratory, ensuring equipment uptime, safety compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance schedules for TEM and FIB instruments.
• Supervise, guide, and train laboratory technicians to ensure accurate sample preparation and analysis.

Requirements / Eligibility

• Familiarity with SEM operation and other characterization tools is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of HDD component materials and failure mechanisms is preferred.
• Prior experience in supervising or mentoring technicians is an advantage.
• Ability to translate analytical data into clear engineering recommendations.