Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

Western Digital

📍 bayan lepas, penang, Malaysia

Full-time Engineering Posted June 26, 2026

Job Description

Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

  • Full‑time
  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

As a Staff Equipment Engineer specializing in sputter media, you will be responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of sputtering equipment used in the production of hard disk media. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure optimal equipment performance, minimize downtime, improve cycle times, and contribute to the development of new processes and technologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee day‑to‑day equipment maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and line issue management to ensure high equipment availability and minimal production downtime.
  • Lead equipment reliability, maintenance, and engineering imp...