Western Digital

Technology

MRETechnician(Production)

$36–54k ~AI est. Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“MRE Technician (Production) at Western Digital. Skills: DET Guzik testing, QMT testing, Data analysis, Troubleshooting. Execute DET Guzik testing. Execute QMT testing”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet expected Test TAT; Ensure consistent measurement results

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Cleanroom environment, Rotating 12-hour shifts, Cross-plant support

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Diploma or equivalent, 1-2 years manufacturing experience, Machine operation experience, Data collection experience, Analytical skills experience, Proficient in MS Windows Software

Nice to Have

Macro in excel advantage

What You'll Do.

Execute DET Guzik testing

Support production operations

Support engineering operations

Collect accurate data

Perform tester buyoff

Ensure equipment readiness

Support manufacturing performance

Support quality improvement

Update tracking documentation

Conduct tester conversion buyoff

Support data package compilation

Manage reference issuance

Manage screening activities

Manage reference generation

Communicate test information

Maintain lab 7S standards

Comply with safety regulations

Comply with health regulations

Support engineering teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functionally with Production; Cross-functionally with Process; Cross-functionally with Yield; Cross-functionally with Quality

Communication Scope

Communication skills

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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The MRE Engineering Technician is responsible for executing DET Guzik and QMT testing activities, supporting production and engineering operations through accurate data collection, analysis, troubleshooting, and tester buyoff. This role ensures test quality, equipment readiness, and timely data reporting to support continuous manufacturing performance and quality improvement. * Perform all types of DET Guzik and QMT testing, ensuring no delays and consistent, stable measurement results that meet Test Criteria * Compile and upload test data to Online SPC timely to meet expected Test TAT, and continuously update all test requests and tracking documentation * Conduct tester conversion buyoff, troubleshooting, and head changes as required * Support data package compilation for NPI, SMO, Time Slice and other requests as assigned * Manage reference and head issuance, inventory, screening activit

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