Technician 2, Production

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking an MRE Engineering Technician in Penang to execute DET Guzik and QMT testing and support production and engineering with accurate data, troubleshooting, and tester buyoff. You will help ensure test quality, equipment readiness, and timely data reporting to improve manufacturing performance.

The role requires a diploma in engineering or related fields and 1–2 years in manufacturing, with strong MS Windows skills and good cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• Diploma or advanced diploma in engineering or equivalent.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience with machine operation and data collection.
• Experience with data analysis and troubleshooting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all types of DET Guzik and QMT testing, ensuring no delays and consistent, stable measurement results that meet Test Criteria.
• Compile and upload test data to Online SPC timely to meet expected Test TAT, and continuously update all test requests and tracking documentation.
• Conduct tester conversion buyoff, troubleshooting, and head changes as required.
• Support data package compilation for NPI, SMO, Time Slice and other requests as assigned.
• Manage reference and head issuance, inventory, screening activities, and reference generation.
• Communicate test information clearly during shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations.
• Maintain MRE lab 7S standards, comply with all safety and health regulations, and support engineering teams as directed.
• Work in cleanroom environment with rotating 12-hour shift patterns and cross-plant support as required.

Skills

MS Windows software

Excel macros

Education

Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) or related

Engineering (Mechatronic/Electromechanical) or Electrical/Electronic

Technical certificate or equivalent

Job description

• Job Type (exemption status): Non-Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Production

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 peoplewho 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:

The MRE Engineering Technician is responsible for executing DET Guzik and QMT testing activities, supporting production and engineering operations through accurate data collection, analysis, troubleshooting, and tester buyoff. This role ensures test quality, equipment readiness, and timely data reporting to support continuous manufacturing performance and quality improvement.

• Perform all types of DET Guzik and QMT testing, ensuring no delays and consistent, stable measurement results that meet Test Criteria
• Compile and upload test data to Online SPC timely to meet expected Test TAT, and continuously update all test requests and tracking documentation
• Conduct tester conversion buyoff, troubleshooting, and head changes as required
• Support data package compilation for NPI, SMO, Time Slice and other requests as assigned
• Manage reference and head issuance, inventory, screening activities, and reference generation
• Communicate test information clearly during shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations
• Maintain MRE lab 7S standards, comply with all safety and health regulations, and support engineering teams as directed
• Work in cleanroom environment with rotating 12-hour shift patterns and cross-plant support as required

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical), Engineering (Mechatronic/Electromechanical), Engineering (Electrical/Electronic), Technical cert orequivalent
• 1-2 Years working experience in manufacturing environment with machine operation, data collection & analytical skills are preferred.

SKILLS:

• Proficient in MS Windows Software (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook). Macro in excel would be an added advantage
• Effective team player with proven relationship building & communication skills, including cross-functionallywith Production, Process, Yield, and Quality.

Additional Information

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