Technologist, Equipment

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

WD in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Equipment Technology specializing in sputter media manufacturing. You will lead as the top technical authority, shaping long‑term strategies, architecture, and next‑generation capabilities across the factory network.

You will drive enterprise transformation programs, automation platforms, AI‑driven manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 integration, while mentoring senior engineers and influencing global teams to strengthen WD's competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Materials, Mechatronics, Physics, or related Engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 20+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment engineering, advanced manufacturing technology, sputter media, semiconductor, vacuum coating, or related high‑technology industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term manufacturing technology strategies and roadmaps.
• Drive factory digitalization and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Mentor senior engineers and align technology with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Engineering

20+ years in manufacturing equipment engineering

Tools

Sputtering equipment

Vacuum systems

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. Our technology has helped put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer a broad portfolio of technologies—including HDDs and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers—under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™ brands. As a key partner to some of the world’s largest and fastest‑growing organizations, we enable systems that make cities safer, power the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies, and meet the data storage needs of the AI era. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

As a Technologist, Manufacturing Equipment Technology specializing in sputter media manufacturing, you will serve as the highest‑level technical authority and strategic technology leader within the manufacturing organization. This Senior Manager‑level role is responsible for driving long‑term manufacturing technology strategies, advanced equipment architecture, factory digitalization, and next‑generation manufacturing capabilities across the organization.

You will lead enterprise‑level engineering transformation initiatives involving advanced sputtering systems, automation platforms, AI‑driven manufacturing, Industry 4.0 integration, and future factory technology roadmaps. The role requires deep expertise in manufacturing equipment technology, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence global engineering organizations, senior leadership teams, suppliers, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

As a senior technical leader, you will provide direction for technology standardization, manufacturing innovation, operational excellence, equipment reliability strategy, and future manufacturing competitiveness while mentoring senior engineering talents and strengthening the organization’s technical capabilities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Materials, Mechatronics, Physics, or related Engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 20+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment engineering, advanced manufacturing technology, sputter media, semiconductor, vacuum coating, or related high‑technology industries.

Preferred

• Recognized subject matter expert in sputtering technology, vacuum systems, plasma physics, thin‑film deposition, automation systems, and manufacturing equipment architecture.
• Proven experience leading enterprise‑level engineering transformation programs and strategic manufacturing technology initiatives.
• Strong expertise in smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, digital factory systems, predictive analytics, and advanced automation integration.
• Extensive experience managing large‑scale capital investment projects, factory expansion programs, and global technology deployments.

Skills

• Strong leadership capability with experience influencing executive leadership teams and cross‑functional global organizations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, technical presentation, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong business acumen with ability to align engineering strategy with operational and financial objectives.
• Proficiency in engineering data analytics tools, manufacturing systems, and enterprise operational platforms.

Additional Information

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution.

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