Senior Technologist, Manufacturing Equipment & Sputtering

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

WD Malaysia is seeking a Technologist, Manufacturing Equipment Technology specializing in sputter media manufacturing. You will serve as the top technical authority and strategic leader for manufacturing technology across the organization, driving long-term strategies, advanced equipment architecture, and digital factory initiatives.

The role requires deep expertise in sputtering, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence global engineering, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Materials, Mechatronics, Physics, or related Engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 20+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment engineering, advanced manufacturing technology, sputter media, semiconductor, vacuum coating, or related high-technology industries.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term manufacturing technology strategies and roadmaps.
• Lead enterprise-level engineering transformation and modernize factory technology across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Analytical mindset

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

Job description

WD Malaysia is seeking a Technologist, Manufacturing Equipment Technology specializing in sputter media manufacturing. You will serve as the top technical authority and strategic leader for manufacturing technology across the organization, driving long-term strategies, advanced equipment architecture, and digital factory initiatives.

The role requires deep expertise in sputtering, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence global engineering, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.