Technician 4, Process

Western Digital Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation in Malaysia is seeking a Diploma-qualified engineer to join our Process team in a non-exempt manufacturing role. The position focuses on supporting test operations, coordinating test processes, and driving continuous improvement across cost, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include assisting engineers, ensuring ISO compliance, and deploying updates to test equipment and software.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or related).
• 4-5 years’ manufacturing experience in process development and sustaining.
• Familiarity with basic software troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation (process flow, circuit diagrams).
• Understanding of failure mechanisms and ability to isolate, detect, and correct process issues.
• Proficiency in MS Windows software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for reporting and documentation.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations in manufacturing (Lockout/Tagout, PPE).

Responsibilities

• Support departmental objectives and daily test operations.
• Coordinate Glide and TDS processes, including spec enhancement and improvement.
• Support continuous cost improvement initiatives related to test heads.
• Support continuous quality improvement, especially analysis on customer returns.
• Drive continuous test process and quality system improvement (e.g. SMART Test, CAS).
• Coordinate Test Cell Controller processes, including recipe setup to meet product requirements.
• Improve product quality through early detection, prevention, and post-test failure analysis.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, safety rules, and cleanroom protocols.

Skills

Test machines

Robot software

Process data

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Continuous learning

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Documentation tools

Test Cell Controller

Job description

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

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

• Support departmental objectives and daily test operations
• Coordinate Glide and TDS processes, including spec enhancement, process improvement, and special rescreen specifications
• Support continuous cost improvement initiatives related to test heads
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives especially analysis on customer returns.
• Drive continuous test process and quality system improvement (e.g. SMART Test, CAS)
• Coordinate Test Cell Controller processes, including recipe setup to meet product requirements and support engineering runs
• Improve product quality through early detection, prevention, and post‑test failure analysis
• Support continuous improvement of test quality triggering systems and media yield without impacting HDD performance
• Ensure all test process indicators, triggering limits, monitoring, and reaction plans are adequate and effective
• Verify, control, monitor, and propagate new processes and new equipment into PN Test
• Coordinate deployment and updates of test machine, robot, and tester software
• Assist engineers with daily operational support and special projects
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, documentation, safety rules, and cleanroom protocols

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher/Graduate in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or related field).
• 4-5 years’ working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in process development and sustaining.
• Familiarity with basic software troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation (process flow, circuit diagram)
• Understanding of failure mechanisms and ability to isolate, detect, and correct process issues.
• Proficiency in using MS Windows Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for reporting and documentation.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations in a manufacturing environment (Lockout/Tagout, PPE usage).

Additional Information

PREFERRED:

• Experience with process trouble shooting.
• Exposure to statistical tools.

SKILLS:

• Hands-on experience with test machine, robot, and tester software
• Ability to coordinate and verify software propagation and version control
• Experience with Test Cell Controller systems, including recipe setup and validation
• Basic troubleshooting of software alarms, system errors, and configuration issues
• Ability to work with process data, logs, and reports
• Communication – Ability to explain technical findings clearly to colleagues, engineers, and supervisors.
• Safety Awareness – Knowledge and practice of safe work procedures in industrial settings.
• Teamwork – Effective collaborator across production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Adaptability – Capable of handling emergencies, unexpected breakdowns, and evolving technologies.
• Continuous Learning – Willingness to learn new machines, processes, and emerging automation technologies.

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