Staff Engineer, Engineering

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking a seasoned Electrical & Facilities Engineer to oversee the plant’s Electrical, Fire Protection, and Public Address systems. You will lead technical teams, manage projects, and ensure reliable operations across HT/LT and emergency power distribution.

The role requires 5–7 years experience, an Engineering degree in Electrical & Electronic, and a pro-active approach to safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical & Electronic
• Professional certification is a plus
• 5–7 years of working experience required

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide teams; resolve system issues.
• Ensure reliability and quality of electrical systems and infra.
• Manage breakdowns during off-hours, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain HT/LT and emergency power distribution across the factory.
• Coordinate with Engineering to define equipment and utility needs.
• Collaborate with production to meet safety, quality standards.
• Plan and supervise electrical projects, upgrades, and outsourced services.
• Monitor contractor performance for safety and quality compliance.
• Document specifications, SOPs, and work instructions; keep current.
• Ensure IMS and other certifications (RBA) compliance.
• Collaborate with EHS to assess hazards and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with authorities/insurers for annual fire certificate inspections.
• Monitor electrical costs and drive cost savings and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical systems

Fire protection

Public address systems

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree

Professional certification (advantage)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

• Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Engineering
• Work Location: Sarawak Kuching Office--LOC_HGST_MYS1

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

Oversee the operation, maintenance, enhancement, cost optimization, and project execution related to the plant’s Electrical, Fire Protection, and Public Address (PA) systems including contracted services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and provide technical guidance to teams and resolve system issues.
• Ensure the reliability, quality, and continuous improvement of electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Breakdown issue/crisis (upset) management during off-working hours, weekends, and public holidays.
• Maintain, monitor, and update High Tension (HT), Low Tension (LT), and emergency power distribution systems across the factory.
• Coordinate with the Engineering Team to establish manufacturing equipment and utility requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure compliance with facilities reliability and quality standards.
• Plan, supervise, and manage electrical projects, system upgrades, and outsourced service contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Develop and maintain all necessary specifications, operating procedures, and work instructions, ensuring documentation is current and properly managed.
• Ensure full compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and other applicable certifications, including RBA.
• Collaborate with the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team to assess and mitigate safety hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and insurance representatives to facilitate annual Fire Certificate inspections and audits.
• Monitor and control electrical utility costs to achieve cost-effective operations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and expense reduction across facilities and utilities systems.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Degree Holder in Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
• Candidate with competency certificate; certified by professional body will be an added advantage.
• Candidate with minimum 5 to 7 years’ working experience.

PREFERRED:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and a team player.
• Working experience in clean room environment will be an added advantage.
• Hard working, self-driven, integrity, good communication skills and has teamwork capability.

SKILLS

• Expertise in Electrical, Fire Protection, and Public Address systems, capable of ensuring safe, reliable operations through strong technical knowledge, regulatory compliance, problem-solving abilities, and effective cross-functional coordination.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Power Point, Excel, and Word required. Proficiency in AutoCAD or related software is highly desired.
• Dynamic & resourceful person with good analytical and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.