Technician 3, Contamination

Western Digital Corporation; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Contamination Control Technician to ensure a controlled cleanroom environment. You will perform environmental surveys, sampling, and ensure adherence to cleanroom protocols to support production and regulatory standards.

The role requires a 12-hour shift schedule, including day/night, weekends, and public holidays. Experience in contamination control and cleanroom operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in environmental science, cleanroom technology, or related field preferred.
• WORK on a 12-hour shift schedule, including day/night shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleanroom environmental surveys and area buy-offs, including velocity checks, airborne particle counts and surface contamination sampling.
• Conduct routine and event-driven sampling of equipment, process tools, and materials to verify cleanliness and compliance with contamination control standards.
• Measure and analyze process samples to monitor for particulate or molecular contamination.
• Execute routine buy-off sampling to qualify cleanroom areas and equipment for operation.
• Enforce cleanroom protocol compliance, including gowning procedures and contamination prevention practices.
• Handle and sample cleanroom indirect materials to meet contamination control requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, sampling results, and buy-off records per SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support investigations and drive continuous improvement in contamination control practices.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Oracle ERP

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in environmental science or cleanroom technology

Tools

Particle counters

Air samplers

Job description

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

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

The Contamination Control Technician is responsible for ensuring a controlled cleanroom environment by executing contamination monitoring and control measures across cleanroom areas, tools, and processes. This includes conducting environmental surveys and buy-offs, sampling equipment and process materials, handling cleanroom indirect materials, and enforcing cleanroom protocols. The technician plays a key role in maintaining contamination-free operations that support production, quality, and regulatory standards.

These job duties and responsibilities may be altered by the company from time to time to meet the business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform cleanroom environmental surveys and area buy-offs, including Filter Fan Unit surface velocity and leak scan, airborne particle counts and surface contamination sampling.
• Conduct routine and event-driven sampling of equipment, process tools, and materials to verify cleanliness and ensure compliance with contamination control standards.
• Measure and analyze process samples to monitor for potential particulate or molecular contamination.
• Execute routine buy-off sampling activities to qualify cleanroom areas and equipment for operational use.
• Enforce and support cleanroom protocol compliance, including gowning procedures, personnel behavior, and contamination prevention practices.
• Handle and sample cleanroom indirect materials to ensure they meet contamination control requirements before entry into controlled environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, sampling results, and buy-off records in accordance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support investigations, resolve contamination issues, and drive continuous improvement in contamination control practices.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical certification in environmental science, cleanroom technology, or related field preferred.
• Work on a 12-hour shift schedule, including day/night shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.

PREFERRED:

• 1-3 years in contamination control, cleanroom operations, or environmental monitoring in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries.
• Ability to work in cleanroom gowning for extended periods
• Work on-shift, weekends, or overtime may be required depending on production needs
• Good communication skill and teamwork.
• Knowledge of ISO 14644 cleanroom standards and contamination control practices
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following protocols

SKILLS

• Microsoft office (e:3 Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Oracle ERP system
• Particle counters and air sampler operation.

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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