Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering at Western Digital

George Town, Penang, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sputter systems, Process documentation, SPC, Troubleshooting, Process improvement, Yield management, Leadership, Coaching, Vacuum technology, FMEA, PFMEA, DFMEA, Data analysis, Manufacturing engineering, Material science, Mechanical engineering

Industry

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

Description

Company 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. At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. Job Description BROAD FUNCTIONS : · To plan, coordinate and follow-up sputter systems start-up / conversion activities and process documentation. · To audit sputter parameters and practice periodically, include online SPC and procedure conformance. · To lead sputter process related issues trouble shooting (common causes), work closely with shift process team in sputter process sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement in order to achieve sputter utilization (down time), yield & quality goal. · To lead Sputter Process Improvement Projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH & others), which include new products/machines/process qualification. · To lead, supervise and coach/train process tech & engineer, include engineering specialist and characterize technicians. RESPONSIBILITIES : Responsible for sputter process related issues trouble shooting (common causes), work closely with Shift process team in sputter process sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement in order to achieve sputter utilization (down time) & quality goal. Responsible to lead, supervise and coach/train process tech, include engineering specialist and characterize technicians. Responsible to train and share PMR/DS sputter process and yield improvement knowledge with the team. Responsible for sputter parameters monitoring, include online SPC monitoring and procedure conformance. Responsible for sputter machine start-up include process characterize (new products & process changes). Responsible for new products/machines/process qualification. Responsible for sputter process improvement projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH & others). Follow safety and health rules Responsible to assist in sputter yield related issues trouble shooting (common causes). Work closely with Anelva yield team in sputter yield sustaining, trouble shooting & improvement in order to achieve sputter yield goal. This includes 0725 Operation Yield Improvement. Other supervisor assigned task Improve Media magnetic baseline: ACC% and to enable process stability and repeatability via recipe tuning and optimization. Responsible for new product qualifications. Qualifications Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Vacuum Technology related studies or thesis is preferred Ability English communication (spoken and written) Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and leadership abilities. Preferred : Understand and accept responsibility for performing jobs safely Experience in Media, Manufacturing, R&D, and Development. Skills : Demonstrated experience in FMEA (PFMEA/DFMEA) programs. 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]. Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Manufacturing Engineering Work Location: Bayan Lepas PN1--LOC_WDT_MY0703

Responsibilities

The Principal Engineer will lead sputter system start-up, process documentation, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal utilization and yield. They are also responsible for supervising, training, and coaching technical staff while driving process improvement projects.