Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WD in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a skilled supervisor to lead technicians in sputter processes, ensure safety and drive continuous improvement in yield and quality.

You will coordinate front-end to back-end activities, audit parameters, and work with shift teams to sustain operations in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Physics, Materials science or engineering field.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience, preferably in semiconductor/electronics manufacturing.
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• To lead, supervise and coach/train technicians
• Coordinate and follow-up sputter systems activities from front end until back end and process documentation.
• To audit sputter parameters and practice periodically, include online SPC and procedure conformance.
• Work closely with each shift team members in sputter process sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement to achieve utilization, yield and quality goals.
• Understand and accept responsibility for performing jobs safely.
• Other supervisor assigned tasks.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership experience

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Adaptability

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Physics, Materials science or engineering

Job 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead, supervise and coach/train technicians


• Coordinate and follow-up sputter systems activities from front end until back end and process documentation.


• To audit sputter parameters and practice periodically, include online SPC and procedure conformance.


• Work closely with each shift team members in sputter process sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement in order to achieve sputter utilization (down time), yield & quality goal.


• Understand and accept responsibility for performing jobs safely.


• Other supervisor assigned tasks.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. of Physics, Material science or any engineering field.

SKILLS

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing related field, preferably in the semiconductor or electronics manufacturing industry.


• Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.


• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and precision.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams.


• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.


• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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.

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