Technician 3, Manufacturing

Western Digital; Kuching; On-site; MYR 4,200 - 6,800; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Malaysia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure timely machine installation and to optimize production operations by maintaining equipment and improving yield, utilization, and product quality.

Requirements: Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering; minimum 3 years of relevant experience; ability to troubleshoot, work with minimal supervision, and communicate in English; experience with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Mechatronic Engineering required.
• English communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine installation as per schedule.
• Maintain production equipment and optimize yield, utilization, and product quality.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions; identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Monitor equipment performance and take corrective actions for deviations.
• Follow safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
• Update machine status during shift changes.

Skills

Dynamic thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

Responsible for timely machine installation and ensuring optimal production operations by maintaining equipment and enhancing yield, utilization, and product quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform machine installation as per schedule.
• Maintaining the smooth operation of production and optimizing yield, utilization, and product quality through machine sustaining and maintenance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Monitor equipment performance indicators and implement corrective actions to address deviations from performance targets.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols while performing maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
• Update machine status from outgoing shift to incoming shift.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Mechatronic Engineering
• Working experience: 3 years and above

PREFERRED:

• Able to manage routine workload and ad-hoc projects with minimal supervision.
• Able to work independently as well as a team member.
• Able to converse and write well in English.

SKILLS

• Dynamic and strategic thinking during day-to-day activities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, initiative, independent, good communication and interpersonal skills.

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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