Senior Engineer, Systems Design Engineering

Aitomic Jobs; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Engineer, Systems Design Engineering to investigate root causes of HDD failures across development, qualification, manufacturing, and field operations. The role focuses on electromechanical, magnetic recording, firmware, and media-related issues, driving CAPAs with cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, hands-on troubleshooting skills, and proficiency in C/C++, Python, and TCL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Investigate root causes of HDD failures across development, qualification, manufacturing and field operations.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Provide clear FA summaries and test reports to engineers and management.
• Maintain documentation of test procedures and results; update failure tracking databases.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or Physics

Tools

C/C++

Python

TCL

Job description

Short Summary

Senior Engineer, Systems Design Engineering with Western Digital. Job Summary Responsible for investigating and determining root causes of hard disk drive failures across development, qualification, manufacturing, and field operations. This role focuses on electromechanical, magnetic recording, firmware, and media-related failures, and works cross-functionally to drive corrective and preventive actions that improve product…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Senior Engineer, Systems Design Engineering
• Organization: Western Digital
• Country / coverage: Malaysia
• Location: Petaling Jaya, , Malaysia
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-08-13
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

Job Summary Responsible for investigating and determining root causes of hard disk drive failures across development, qualification, manufacturing, and field operations. This role focuses on electromechanical, magnetic recording, firmware, and media-related failures, and works cross-functionally to drive corrective and preventive actions that improve product reliability, quality, and customer satisfaction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides verbal and written status including clear and accurate FA summaries and test reports to the Lead Engineer and the Department Manager. Maintain proper documentation of test procedures and results & update failure tracking databases and spreadsheets. Cross‑Functional Exposure: Work closely with: Failure Analysis Engineers (senior/principal) Manufacturing and process engineering teams Design and reliability engineering teams Gain exposure to factory, lab, and NPI environments Support internal FA reviews and technical discussions Perform structured root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) Identify whether failures are: Design-related Process/manufacturing-related Supplier-related Usage or system-integration-induced Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with design, manufacturing, and suppliers Validate fixes through FA closure and re-testing REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline is required. 0-2 years of relevant working experience; applications from fresh graduates are encouraged. PREFERRED: Ability to read basic schematics and technical documentation Familiarity with laboratory equipment is an advantage Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Willingness to learn complex HDD technologies Hands‑on attitude and attention to detail Good written and verbal communication skills Able to follow structured troubleshooting steps Comfortable working in lab/factory environments Productivity tools such MS Office a must Proficient in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and TCL; additional languages are an advantage. SKILLS Technical Proficiency: Semiconductor/device physics, materials science, and reliability engineering Failure analysis techniques (e.g., Oscilloscope probe, multimeter usage, waveform analysis, trigger setting) Root cause analysis methodologies (e.g. 8D, FMEA) Knowledge of PCB, IC packaging, and microelectronics manufacturing processes Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Data interpretation and correlation of electrical, mechanical, and material test results Ability to identify, isolate, and resolve complex failure mechanisms Statistical analysis and use of tools like Minitab, JMP, or MATLAB Soft Skills: Strong communication for cross-functional collaboration and reporting Attention to detail with a methodical, documentation-driven approach Adaptability in fast-paced, high-priority investigation environments WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the \" Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal \" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available HERE WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we…

Responsibilities

• Job Summary Responsible for investigating and determining root causes of hard disk drive failures across development, qualification, manufacturing, and field operations.
• This role focuses on electromechanical, magnetic recording, firmware, and media-related failures, and works cross-functionally to drive corrective and preventive actions that improve product reliability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides verbal and written status including clear and accurate FA summaries and test reports to the Lead Engineer and the Department Manager.
• Maintain proper documentation of test procedures and results & update failure tracking databases and spreadsheets.
• Cross‑Functional Exposure: Work closely with: Failure Analysis Engineers (senior/principal) Manufacturing and process engineering teams Design and reliability engineering teams Gain exposure to factory, lab, and NPI environments Support internal FA reviews…
• 0-2 years of relevant working experience; applications from fresh graduates are encouraged.

Requirements / Eligibility

• , manufacturing, and field operations.
• This role focuses on electromechanical, magnetic recording, firmware, and media-related failures, and works cross-functionally to drive corrective and preventive actions that improve product reliability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides verbal and written status including clear and accurate FA summaries and test reports to the Lead Engineer and the Department Manager.
• Maintain proper documentation of test procedures and results & update failure tracking databases and spreadsheets.
• Cross‑Functional Exposure: Work closely with: Failure Analysis Engineers (senior/principal) Manufacturing and process engineering teams Design and reliability engineering teams Gain exposure to factory, lab, and NPI environments Support internal FA reviews…