Senior Equipment Engineer - Manufacturing & Downtime

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

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a Maintenance/Equipment Engineer in Penang, Malaysia. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, rapid response to downtime, and collaboration across departments to keep production on schedule.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and experience with automation/control systems, SPC, PLCs, and basic C++ programming. Excellent teamwork and communication are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering is required.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential.
• Familiarity with automation/control systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and keep accurate records.
• Serve as first line of response for unscheduled downtime and product quality issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines.
• Provide clear reports on major equipment downtime and drive continuous improvement on chronic issues.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Automation & control systems

Problem solving under pressure

SPC knowledge

PLC

C++ knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PLC

C++

Job description

Western Digital is seeking a Maintenance/Equipment Engineer in Penang, Malaysia. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, rapid response to downtime, and collaboration across departments to keep production on schedule.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and experience with automation/control systems, SPC, PLCs, and basic C++ programming. Excellent teamwork and communication are essential in a fast-paced environment.