Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Aitomic Jobs; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Staff Engineer in Manufacturing Engineering. The role focuses on planning sputter system start-up/conversion activities, documenting processes and auditing sputter parameters to ensure conformance and ongoing improvements.

You will lead process-related troubleshooting and spearhead improvement projects while coaching a team of technicians and engineers.

Qualifications

• Material science degree or higher with focus on vacuum tech preferred.
• Strong English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Ability to lead and train process technicians and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise sputter system start-up/conversion activities and documentation.
• Audit sputter parameters and online SPC for conformance and yield improvements.
• Lead sputter process improvement projects (cost, quality, yield) and drive PMR/DS knowledge sharing.
• Supervise and coach process technicians and engineering specialists to boost process stability and uptime.

Skills

English communication

Leadership

Education

Material Science and Engineering degree

Vacuum Technology related studies

Job description

Short Summary

Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering with Western Digital. BROAD FUNCTIONS : To plan, coordinate, and follow-up sputter systems start-up/conversion activities and process documentation. To audit sputter parameters and practices periodically, including online SPC and procedure conformance. To lead sputter process-related issue troubleshooting (common causes), work closely with the shift process team in sputter process…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering
• Organization: Western Digital
• Country / coverage: Malaysia
• Location: Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-08-17
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

BROAD FUNCTIONS : To plan, coordinate, and follow-up sputter systems start-up/conversion activities and process documentation. To audit sputter parameters and practices periodically, including online SPC and procedure conformance. To lead sputter process-related issue troubleshooting (common causes), work closely with the shift process team in sputter process sustaining, troubleshooting & improvement in order to achieve sputter utilization (down time), yield & quality goals. To lead Sputter Process Improvement Projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH & others), which include new products/machines/process qualification. To lead, supervise, and coach/train process techs, including engineering specialists and characterize technicians. RESPONSIBILITIES : Regular Responsible for sputter process-related issue troubleshooting (common causes), work closely with the Shift process team in sputter process sustaining, troubleshooting & improvement in order to achieve sputter utilization (down time) & quality goal. Responsible for leading, supervising, and coaching/training process technicians, including engineering specialists and characterization technicians. Responsible for training and sharing PMR/DS sputter process and yield improvement knowledge with the team. Responsible for sputter parameter monitoring, including online SPC monitoring and procedure conformance. Responsible for sputter machine start-up, including process characterization (new products & process changes). Responsible for new products/machines/process qualification. Responsible for sputter process improvement projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH & others). Others include FMEA. Understand and accept responsibility for performing jobs safely Follow safety and health rules Responsible for assisting in sputter yield-related issues troubleshooting (common causes). Work closely with Anelva yield team in sputter yield sustaining, troubleshooting & improvement in order to achieve sputter yield goal. This includes 0725 Operation Yield Improvement. Other supervisor assigned tasks Improve Media magnetic baseline: ACC% and to enable process stability and repeatability via recipe tuning and optimization. Responsible for new product qualifications. Required : Material Science and Engineering degree Preferred : Vacuum Technology related studies or thesis is preferred Skilss : Ability English communication (spoken and written) 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.

Responsibilities

• BROAD FUNCTIONS : To plan, coordinate, and follow-up sputter systems start-up/conversion activities and process documentation.
• To audit sputter parameters and practices periodically, including online SPC and procedure conformance.
• To lead sputter process-related issue troubleshooting (common causes), work closely with the shift process team in sputter process sustaining, troubleshooting & improvement in order to achieve sputter utilization (down time), yield & quality goals.
• To lead Sputter Process Improvement Projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH & others), which include new products/machines/process qualification.
• To lead, supervise, and coach/train process techs, including engineering specialists and characterize technicians.
• RESPONSIBILITIES : Regular Responsible for sputter process-related issue troubleshooting (common causes), work closely with the Shift process team in sputter process sustaining, troubleshooting & improvement in order to achieve sputter utilization (down…

Requirements / Eligibility

• To lead, supervise, and coach/train process techs, including engineering specialists and characterize technicians.
• RESPONSIBILITIES : Regular Responsible for sputter process-related issue troubleshooting (common causes), work closely with the Shift process team in sputter process sustaining, troubleshooting & improvement in order to achieve sputter utilization (down…
• Responsible for leading, supervising, and coaching/training process technicians, including engineering specialists and characterization technicians.
• Responsible for training and sharing PMR/DS sputter process and yield improvement knowledge with the team.
• Responsible for sputter parameter monitoring, including online SPC monitoring and procedure conformance.