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Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

CompanyWestern Digital
LocationGeorge Town
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 15, 2026
About The Company
For more than 55 years, WD has built the storage infrastructure that powers the world’s data. Now, as WD, we’re driving certainty for the AI-driven data economy—delivering the scale, reliability, and economics required to turn data into intelligence.
About the Role

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Normal Shift but expect come into support for unschedule equipment down during odd hours.

  • Perform preventive maintenance on machines and maintain accurate maintenance records.

  • Act as the first line of response for machine unscheduled downtime and quality issues.

  • Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional departments to meet project timelines

  • Provide clear and structured reports on major equipment downtime, including chronological events and systematic continuous improvement on chronic issues.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Degree in any Engineering.

PREFERRED:

  • Minimum 3 years working experience

  • Applicants who demonstrate early-career level experience are also encouraged to apply especially in machine programmable language and general computer coding such as C++ etc

SKILLS:

  • Strong team player with effective communication skills.

  • In-depth knowledge of Automation and Control Systems.

  • Ability to handle sudden changes and work effectively under pressure to restore machine operations within short notice.

  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) is an added advantage.

  • Understanding of machine software such as PLC or C++ will be an added technical advantage.

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  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 .

  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Manufacturing Equipment Engineering
  • Work Location: Bayan Lepas PN1--LOC_WDT_MY0703
  • Location (Secondary): Bayan Lepas PN2--LOC_WDT_MY0704
  • Key Skills
    Manufacturing Equipment EngineeringPreventive MaintenanceAutomationControl SystemsPLCC++Statistical Process ControlSPCEquipment TroubleshootingTechnical ReportingCross-functional CoordinationComputer Coding
    Categories
    EngineeringManufacturingTechnology
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The engineer will perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and act as the primary responder for unscheduled downtime and quality issues. They are also responsible for coordinating with cross-functional teams and providing detailed reports on equipment performance and improvement initiatives.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    2-5
    💼Company Size
    22918
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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