Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking engineers to maintain and improve manufacturing equipment and automation systems in Penang. The role requires ensuring reliable machine operations, handling unscheduled downtime, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet schedules.

Applicants should hold an engineering degree and bring hands-on experience with automation, PLCs, and programming practices. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with a willingness to work outside regular hours when needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years working experience preferred.
• Applicants with early-career experience in machine programming languages (e.g., C++) are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and keep accurate records.
• Act as first response for machine downtime and quality issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines.
• Provide clear reports on major equipment downtime and improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Automation knowledge

Pressure handling

SPC knowledge

C++

PLC

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PLC

C++

Job description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Normal Shift but expect come into support for unschedule equipment down during odd hours.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Act as the first line of response for machine unscheduled downtime and quality issues.
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional departments to meet project timelines
• Provide clear and structured reports on major equipment downtime, including chronological events and systematic continuous improvement on chronic issues.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Degree in any Engineering.

PREFERRED:

• Minimum 3 years working experience
• Applicants who demonstrate early-career level experience are also encouraged to apply especially in machine programmable language and general computer coding such as C++ etc

SKILLS:

• Strong team player with effective communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Automation and Control Systems.
• Ability to handle sudden changes and work effectively under pressure to restore machine operations within short notice.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) is an added advantage.
• Understanding of machine software such as PLC or C++ will be an added technical advantage.

Additional Information

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.

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