Senior Equipment Engineer — AI-Driven Automation & Manufacturing

Western Digital; Kuching; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Sarawak, Kuching, is seeking an Equipment Engineer to troubleshoot, install, qualify, modify, and continuously improve manufacturing equipment. You will contribute to automation using AI, integration of electrical and mechanical systems, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering development, equipment characterization, and safety/documentation practices to ensure stable, reliable operation on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Fresh graduates with relevant engineering qualifications are encouraged to apply.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on equipment, automation, electrical/mechanical systems, or process equipment.
• Experience or strong interest in CMP, polishing automation, AI-based process control, robotics and new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, qualify, modify, and continuously improve equipment across manufacturing lines.
• Develop and implement equipment automation using AI and latest automation technologies.
• Prepare electrical drawings, wiring layouts, software debugging, and control system documentation.
• Collaborate with process, manufacturing, automation teams and suppliers to drive improvements.
• Support equipment characterization, capability studies, and safety documentation.

Skills

Automation knowledge

AI-based process control

Robotics

Troubleshooting

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Master’s degree in Materials Engineering

Master’s degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

Automation equipment

Job description

Western Digital in Sarawak, Kuching, is seeking an Equipment Engineer to troubleshoot, install, qualify, modify, and continuously improve manufacturing equipment. You will contribute to automation using AI, integration of electrical and mechanical systems, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering development, equipment characterization, and safety/documentation practices to ensure stable, reliable operation on the shop floor.