Western Digital

Data Storage

MRETechnician(Production)HAMR

Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia FULL TIME
The Brief

“MRE Technician (Production) HAMR at Western Digital. Skills: DET Guzik and QMT testing, Data collection, Troubleshooting, MS Windows Software. 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”

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 are preferred.

Nice to Have

Macro in excel would be an added advantage, Working experiences in sputter/MRE metrology tool and 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

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

and head changes as required

Support data package compilation for NPI

Time Slice and other requests as assigned

Manage reference and head issuance

and reference generation

Communicate test information clearly during shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations

Maintain MRE lab 7S standards

comply with all safety and health regulations

and support engineering teams as directed

Work in cleanroom environment with rotating 12-hour shift patterns and cross-plant support as required

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

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

Communication Scope

Communicate test information clearly during shift handovers; Effective team player with proven relationship building & communication skills, including cross-functionally with Production, Process, Yield, and Quality.

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