Technician 3, Manufacturing Engineering

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. The role involves maintaining and improving production equipment, ensuring optimal machine utilization, and carrying out improvement projects.

Based in Bayan Lepas, Penang, the technician will assist with machine installations, troubleshoot major equipment issues, train contract workers on SOPs, and support new product programs while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering is required.
• Fresh Graduate and up to 3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Carry out equipment preventive maintenance as per schedule.
• In charge of equipment form factor conversion, set-up, and buy-off.
• Involve in equipment improvement projects coordinated by the engineer.
• New equipment installation or set-up propagation.
• Support major equipment issue troubleshooting and spare parts inventory control.
• Provide training for production operators.
• Document revision and update as needed.

Skills

English

MS Office

Control systems

PLC languages

Python/C++

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

CAD

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

The role involves maintaining and improving equipment, ensuring optimal machine utilization, and carrying out improvement projects. It includes assisting with machine installations, troubleshooting major equipment issues in production, training contract workers on standard operating procedures, and supporting new product programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To carry out equipment preventive maintenance as per schedule
• In charge of equipment form factor conversion, set-up, and buy-off
• Involve in equipment improvement projects coordinated by the engineer
• New equipment installation or set-up propagation
• Support major equipment issue troubleshooting and spare parts inventory control
• Provide training for production operators
• Follow safety and health rules
• Yield sustaining and troubleshooting
• New process evaluation
• Document revision and update as needed

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Diploma in any Engineering Discipline

PREFERRED

• Fresh Graduate and up to 3 years of experience.

SKILLS

• Good command of English
• Operation of Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic understanding of control systems
• Basic understanding of Machine programming languages such as PLCs will be an added advantage
• Ability to operate CAD/Computer Programming languages such as Python/C++ will be an added advantage.

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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