Shift Engineer (Sputter)

Western Digital; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Penang is seeking a Sputter Process Shift Engineer to oversee a team of technicians in conducting sputter experiments and ensuring efficient line activities. The role requires at least 2-3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing with a strong emphasis on safety and technical skills. Candidates should be flexible for a 12-hour shift pattern, and fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Join a diverse team dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in data storage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years working experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Working experiences in Sputtering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians in sputter process activities.
• Manage NPI line activities and monitor all sputter data.
• Comply with EHS policy and support preventive maintenance.

Skills

Familiarity with sputtering equipment or other vacuum systems

Proficiency in troubleshooting process controls

Ability to communicate technical information effectively

Strong understanding of safety protocols

Ability to work collaboratively

Proficiency in handling emergencies

Education

Master/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/Material Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Windows Software (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook)

Job description

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

As Sputter Process Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a team of technicians to carry out experiments, making samples on sputter machine following the experiment plan provided by Engineer, Sputter system troubleshooting, support periodic preventive maintenance and other related tasks assigned by supervisor from time to time. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take the ownership of sputter process activities and collaborate effectively with other front & backend areas for NPI activities. They will demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet. Candidates must be flexible to work a 12hour Shift Pattern and overtime, as required by the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up procedures to Run characterization / evaluations samples on Sputter machine following the experiment plan prepared by Sputter Engineers
• Line setup, KPIV buyoff & validation following machine start-up procedures, feedback any abnormality found to Senior Engineers and take appropriate corrective action.
• Check & validate process readback parameters – like voltage, current, gas pressure etc.
• Manage NPI line activities, monitor all in process sputter data (particles, yields, DET etc),
• Make necessary process adjustments as per preset guidelines
• Take appropriate actions during the expt or continuous production run and feedback/escalate to Engineers for any issues.
• Work together with front & backend area leaders for all NPI activities and communicate any changes in sputter parameters which may impacting other process
• Arrange all sampling / measurements and compile shiftly reports
• Monitor & troubleshoot Alarms while running characterization samples, take appropriate action based on guidelines & instructions, support periodic preventive maintenance per PM schedule. Conduct routine maintenance checks and services example base pressure check etc.
• Carry out periodic samples house keeping & other tasks.
• Comply and support EHS policy. Participate company activities such as IMS, 6S, RBA, BCM, ZDM, etc

Qualifications

• Preferable with Master/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/Material/Engineeringor a related field.
• Minimum 2-3Years working experience in supervisory role in manufacturing environment with machine operation, data collection & analytical skills.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Working experiences in Sputtering or related field and knowledge of Magnetic materials used in HDD would be preferred.
• Understanding of failure mechanisms, ability to isolate & detect process changes causing machine alarms.
• Proficient in MS Windows Software (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook) & Forum Notes
• Effective team player with proven relationship building & communication skills, including cross-functionally with Production, Process, Yield, and Quality.

Skills

• Technical - Familiarity with sputtering equipment or other vacuum systems.
• Problem Solving – Proficiency in troubleshooting process controls, process adjustments, data readback from machine, control limits.
• Communication - Ability to communicate technical information effectively to colleagues and engineers.
• Safety – Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulations in the manufacturing environment.
• Teamwork – Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Adaptability - Proficiency in handling emergencies and unexpected equipment failures.

Additional Information

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