Technician 3, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain sputter equipment on a media manufacturing line. You will work with minimal supervision, take initiative, collaborate with peers, and be flexible for a 12-hour AWS shift and overtime.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and control-system failures, documenting activities, and supporting engineers on upgrade projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Experience of 3–6 years in equipment maintenance in manufacturing.
• Experience with vacuum systems or sputtering equipment preferred.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and system diagrams.
• Experience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to work in a 12-hour AWS shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on sputter equipment according to maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and control system failures.
• Perform equipment inspections and ensure machines operate within specified performance conditions.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment failures, and corrective actions in maintenance databases.
• Provide technical support to junior technicians during troubleshooting and equipment recovery.
• Support engineers in equipment improvement projects, machine upgrades, and system modifications.
• Analyze recurring equipment problems and provide improvement suggestions to engineers.
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and measurement instruments for troubleshooting.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and cleanroom standards.
• Support production during equipment recovery to minimize downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Vacuum & Sputter Equipment

Electrical Schematics

12-hour Shift

Education

Diploma or Advanced/Higher Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

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.

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

Western Digital

The next big thing in data is you!

As Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining specific tools on a media manufacturing production line. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and collaborate effectively; they will demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet. Candidates must be flexible to work a 12 hour AWS Shift and overtime, as required by the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on sputter equipment according to maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and control system failures.
• Perform equipment inspections and ensure machines operate within specified performance conditions.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment failures, and corrective actions in maintenance databases.
• Provide technical support to junior technicians during troubleshooting and equipmentrecovery.
• Support engineers in equipment improvement projects, machine upgrades, and system modifications.
• Analyze recurring equipment problems and provide improvement suggestions to engineers.
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and measurement instruments for troubleshooting.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and cleanroom standards.
• Support production during equipment recovery to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3–6 years of experience in equipment maintenance in manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with vacuum systems or sputtering equipment is preferred.
• Ability to interpretelectrical schematics and system diagrams.
• Experience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to work in 12-hour AWS shift environment.

PREFERRED

• Experience in a sputter media or semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of high-vacuum technology, plasma processes, or thin-film deposition systems.

SKILLS

• Strong troubleshooting capability in mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Good understanding of vacuum systems and sputter equipment operation.
• Ability to guide junior technicians during maintenance activities.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication with engineers and cross-functional teams.

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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