Western Digital

Manufacturing

LeadTechnician,ManufacturingEquipment(ComputerNumericalControlMachinist/Programmer)

Biñan City, Laguna, Philippines FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
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The Brief

“Lead Technician, Manufacturing Equipment (Computer Numerical Control Machinist/Programmer) at Western Digital. Skills: CNC programming, CNC machining, SolidWorks, CAM software, tooling, machining strategies. independently operating, setting up, and optimizing CNC milling machines. assess the design to create an efficient program for CNC machining”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure quality and efficiency; ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

problem solvers; troubleshoot CNC programs and machining issues; machine troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Open to employment opportunities in Binan City, Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines, Open to an on-site reporting arrangement, Open to a shifting work schedule

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Eletromechanical Technology, or a related field of study, At least 5 years of hands‑on CNC programming and machining experience, experience with SolidWorks and CAM software (e. g. , SW, SolidCAM, Mastercam), Advanced skills in CNC programming, machine setup, tooling, and metrology, Ability to work independently and support/mentor junior staff

Nice to Have

background in electronics or semiconductor manufacturing

What You'll Do.

independently operating

and optimizing CNC milling machines

assess the design to create an efficient program for CNC machining

operating conventional machines (e. g.

and machining parameters to ensure quality and efficiency

and optimize CNC milling machines for precision manufacturing

Interpret complex blueprints

and GD&T requirements

and troubleshoot CNC programs and machining issues

Use SolidWorks for part modeling

fixture/tooling design

and manufacturability improvements

Perform minor to moderate machine troubleshooting and repairs

Conduct in‑process inspections and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Mentor junior technicians and support engineering teams in continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

support engineering teams in continuous improvement; support/mentor junior staff

Full 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. 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. The Lead Technician is a senior‑level CNC Machinist/Programmer responsible for independently operating, setting up, and optimizing CNC milling machines. Position requires advanced CNC programming skills, strong knowledge of tooling and machining strategies, and proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and fixture design. The role also contributes to process improvements and provides technical guidance to junior technicians. Key Responsibilities and Role Accountabilities: * Can assess the design to create an efficient program for CNC machining * Capable of operating conventional machines (e.g., Lathe, Milling, Drill, Welding & others) * Select tools, fixtures, and machining parameters to ensure quality and efficiency. * Operate, set up, and optimize CNC milling machines for precision manufacturing. * Interpret complex blueprints, CAD models, and GD&T requirements. * Develop, modify, and troubleshoot CNC programs and machining i

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