Western Digital

Data Storage

MRETechnician(Production)HAMR

Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“MRE Technician (Production) HAMR at Western Digital. Skills: DET Guzik testing, QMT testing, Data collection, Troubleshooting. Perform all types of DET Guzik and QMT testing. Compile and upload test data to Online SPC”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensuring no delays and consistent, stable measurement results that meet Test Criteria; Meet expected Test TAT; Support continuous manufacturing performance and quality improvement

Industry & Context.

Data Storage
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Work in cleanroom environment, Rotating 12-hour shift patterns, Cross-plant support

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Diploma or Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical), Engineering (Mechatronic/Electromechanical), Engineering (Electrical/Electronic), Technical cert, SPM or equivalent, 1-2 Years working experience in manufacturing environment with machine operation, data collection & analytical skills

Nice to Have

Macro in excel would be an added advantage, Working experiences in sputter/MRE metrology tool, knowledge of Magnetic materials used in HDD would be an added advantage

What You'll Do.

Perform all types of DET Guzik and QMT testing

Compile and upload test data to Online SPC

Conduct tester conversion buyoff

Support data package compilation for NPI

Time Slice and other requests

Manage reference and head issuance

and reference generation

Maintain MRE lab 7S standards

Comply with all safety and health regulations

Support engineering teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functionally with Production, Process, Yield, and Quality; Support engineering teams

Communication Scope

Communicate test information clearly during shift handovers; Cross-functionally with Production, Process, Yield, and Quality

Full Job Description

At Western Digital, 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, Western Digital 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®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands. 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, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * 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 assign

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