Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

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

Job summary

Western Digital in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering to lead cleanroom environmental surveys and contamination sampling efforts in Bayan Lepas, Penang. This on-site role starts soon and supports area buy-off to ensure product cleanliness.

The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering or related field with 4–7 years' experience in contamination control or cleanroom monitoring, plus familiarity with ISO 14644 and IEST standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 4–7 years in contamination control or cleanroom environment monitoring.
• Familiar with ISO 14644 and IEST standards for cleanrooms.
• Preferred: experience with liquid/airborne particle counters, IC, GC-MS.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor cleanroom environmental surveys.
• Create contamination sampling plans for cleanroom environmental, equipment, tools, and processes.
• Perform routine and event-based environmental sampling and equipment sampling.
• Manage qualification of cleanroom indirect materials and approve materials for use.
• Define cleanroom protocols, gowning, behavior, and contamination prevention training.
• Collaborate with laboratories to implement test plans and analyze cleanliness data.

Skills

ISO 14644

IEST standards

Cleanroom protocols

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Liquid particle counters

Airborne particle counters

Ion chromatography

GC-MS

Job description

Short Summary

Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering with Western Digital. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and monitor cleanroom environmental surveys, to verify compliance and support area buy-off. Develop and execute contamination sampling plans for cleanroom environmental, equipment, tools, and process samples to ensure cleanliness and prevent yield-impacting defects. Perform routine and event-based environmental and…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering
• Organization: Western Digital
• Country / coverage: Malaysia
• Location: Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-08-18
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and monitor cleanroom environmental surveys, to verify compliance and support area buy-off. Develop and execute contamination sampling plans for cleanroom environmental, equipment, tools, and process samples to ensure cleanliness and prevent yield-impacting defects. Perform routine and event-based environmental and equipment sampling to support operational readiness and cleanroom classification. Manage handling and qualification of cleanroom indirect materials by setting cleanliness criteria, performing inspections, and approving materials for use. Define cleanroom protocols, including gowning, behavior, and contamination prevention practices, and provide training to ensure compliance. Define and coordinate with laboratories implement test plans, analyse cleanliness data, investigation deviations, and recommending mitigation actions for product & process cleanliness compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in production, facilities, quality, and engineering to support contamination control strategies and maintain acceptable cleanliness levels. REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or Environmental), Microbiology, or related technical field. 4 to 7 years of experience in contamination control, cleanroom engineering, or environmental monitoring in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or biotech industries. PREFERRED: Familiarity with lab testing methods such as liquid particle counters, airborne particle counters, ion chromatography (IC), and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). SKILLS: Strong knowledge of ISO 14644, IEST standards, and cleanroom classification systems. Familiarity with cleanroom protocols, clean build practices, and indirect material qualification. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally. #LI-SK1 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.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and monitor cleanroom environmental surveys, to verify compliance and support area buy-off.
• Develop and execute contamination sampling plans for cleanroom environmental, equipment, tools, and process samples to ensure cleanliness and prevent yield-impacting defects.
• Perform routine and event-based environmental and equipment sampling to support operational readiness and cleanroom classification.
• Manage handling and qualification of cleanroom indirect materials by setting cleanliness criteria, performing inspections, and approving materials for use.
• Define cleanroom protocols, including gowning, behavior, and contamination prevention practices, and provide training to ensure compliance.
• Define and coordinate with laboratories implement test plans, analyse cleanliness data, investigation deviations, and recommending mitigation actions for product & process cleanliness compliance.

Requirements / Eligibility

• of cleanroom indirect materials by setting cleanliness criteria, performing inspections, and approving materials for use.
• Define cleanroom protocols, including gowning, behavior, and contamination prevention practices, and provide training to ensure compliance.
• Define and coordinate with laboratories implement test plans, analyse cleanliness data, investigation deviations, and recommending mitigation actions for product & process cleanliness compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in production, facilities, quality, and engineering to support contamination control strategies and maintain acceptable cleanliness levels.
• REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or Environmental), Microbiology, or related technical field.