Staff Engineer - Sputter Process & Manufacturing

Western Digital Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation is seeking a Staff Engineer in Manufacturing Engineering in Malaysia. The role focuses on sputter process start-up, optimization, and sustaining activities across a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

You will lead technicians, monitor online SPC data, and drive yield and quality improvements for durable data storage products. The position emphasizes hands-on process characterization for new products, cross‑functional collaboration, and adherence to safety

Qualifications

• Material Science and Engineering degree required.
• Experience with sputter process and vacuum technology preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Regular: troubleshoot sputter process issues and improve yield and quality.
• Lead, supervise and coach process technicians and specialists.
• Monitor sputter parameters online (SPC) and ensure procedure conformance.
• Start-up and characterize sputter process for new products and changes.
• Lead process qualification for new products/machines and drive improvement projects.
• Understand safety responsibilities and follow health rules.

Skills

Sputter process troubleshooting

SPC monitoring

Process improvement

Leadership

English communication

Education

Material Science and Engineering degree

Job description

Western Digital Corporation is seeking a Staff Engineer in Manufacturing Engineering in Malaysia. The role focuses on sputter process start-up, optimization, and sustaining activities across a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

You will lead technicians, monitor online SPC data, and drive yield and quality improvements for durable data storage products. The position emphasizes hands-on process characterization for new products, cross‑functional collaboration, and adherence to safety