Technician IV, Manufacturing (Process Technician)

Western Digital Corp.; Lumban; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corp. seeks a Technician IV, Manufacturing to support production quality, optimize processes, and qualify equipment in a fast-paced semiconductor-like manufacturing environment.

You will perform KIV checks, assist with experiments, and help resolve quality issues for internal and external customers. Open to onsite work in Binan City, Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines, with shifting schedules and collaboration with process engineers and maintenance teams to ensure stable, efficient

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Technology or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of equipment setup, qualification, and process verification.

Responsibilities

• Perform KIV checks on tool parameters and maintain equipment qualification.
• Support yield improvement initiatives with process engineers.
• Provide technical support resolving quality issues for customers.
• Assist with experimental builds and engineering trials.
• Build test pieces for line maintenance and line reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting equipment

Root cause analysis

Quality issue resolution

SOP compliance

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Technology or related

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

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 people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

As a Technician IV, Manufacturing, you will be responsible for supporting production quality, process optimization, and equipment qualification within the manufacturing environment. Your key responsibilities include performing KIV checks on critical tool parameters, conducting equipment qualifications following setup and conversion activities, supporting yield improvement initiatives led by process engineers, and assisting with experimental builds and engineering trials. You also provide technical support in resolving quality issues for both internal and external customers, participate in ASM line OCAP activities while addressing feedback from backend teams, and build test pieces for line maintenance to ensure stable, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities and Role Accountabilities:

• Performs KIV checking for the tool critical parameters such as clamping speed, picker teaching, and other defined check items
• Performs other tasks assigned by process engineers for yield improvement
• Support engineer for addressing quality issues for both internal and external customers
• 4upport other experimental builds from PM, slider fab, and other trials
• Attend PIS (stoppage, coordinate for repair and qualification)
• Perform qualification after tool set-up and conversion
• Build test piece for Line maintenance use

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Computer Technology, Industrial Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field of study.
• At least 4 years of work experience in the relevant field.
• Knowledge of equipment setup, qualification, tool conversion, and process verification activities.
• Experience supporting process engineers with yield improvement initiatives and engineering trials is an advantage.
• Industry exposure in Electronics or Semiconductor Manufacturing setup is highly preferred.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Understanding of equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and quality issue resolution for internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform equipment qualification following setup, model, or configuration changes while ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions accurately.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, maintenance personnel, and cross-functional teams.
• Able to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Other Requirements:

• Open to employment opportunities in Binan City, Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines.
• Open to an onsite reporting arrangement.
• Open to a shifting work schedule.

Important Reminders:

• We provide free medical examination.
• We do not collect any original documents.
• We do not collect any fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].