Senior Equipment Technician – Manufacturing & Automation

Western Digital; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Malaysia in Penang is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Engineer to maintain and optimize complex test and production equipment in a high‑volume environment. You will diagnose faults, implement corrective actions, and ensure uptime and product quality.

The role requires a Diploma or higher in Engineering and 4–5 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance, with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, safe work practices, and a collaborative mindset to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher/Graduate in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or related field).
• 4-5 years’ working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Good knowledge of mechanical systems (motors, bearings, gears, conveyors, pumps, compressors) and electrical systems (AC/DC, three-phase, sensors, relays, drives).

Responsibilities

• Set up and troubleshoot major downtime issues for test equipment, including Testcell, Tester, Bagger, VDCS, and Conveyor systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Testcell yield issues to maintain product quality and throughput.
• Conduct investigations for quality incidents related to test equipment and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Perform product conversions on test equipment to support various production requirements.
• Monitor key process input variables (KPIVs) using tools such as the KPOV database, OEE tracking, Maintenance Logs, and the Digital Preventive Maintenance system.
• Drive and support equipment upgrade and continuous improvement projects to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Act as an upskilling trainer for test equipment, providing technical training and guidance to team members.
• Perform equipment checklists in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Assist engineers with daily tasks and contribute to special projects as required.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and documentation practices.
• Adhere strictly to all safety rules and cleanroom protocols.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Troubleshooting

Tool Proficiency

Communication

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Adaptability

Continuous Learning

Education

Engineering Diploma

Tools

Multimeters

Alignment tools

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Oscilloscope

Function generator

Job description

Western Digital Malaysia in Penang is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Engineer to maintain and optimize complex test and production equipment in a high‑volume environment. You will diagnose faults, implement corrective actions, and ensure uptime and product quality.

The role requires a Diploma or higher in Engineering and 4–5 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance, with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, safe work practices, and a collaborative mindset to drive continuous