Western Digital

Computer Hardware

SeniorEngineer,ProcessDevelopment&SustainingEngineering

$130–220k ~AI est. Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Engineer, Process Development & Sustaining Engineering at Western Digital. Skills: Process Development, Sustaining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science. Lead process development. Optimize manufacturing processes”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve Cpk; Resolve customer escapes; Resolve field returns; Reduce process variation; Improve quality impact; Achieve mass production release

Industry & Context.

Computer Hardware
Problems you'll solve

Structured problem-solving; Yield loss analysis; Root Cause and Corrective Action; Process variation reduction

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Bachelor's Degree in related discipline, Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Master's Degree in Materials Science, Master's Degree in Chemistry, Master's Degree in Polymer Science, Master's Degree in related field, Industry experience

Nice to Have

5-10 years experience, HDD media cleaning technology knowledge, SPC knowledge, FMEA knowledge, Technical Report Writing knowledge, DOE run knowledge, Green Belt certification, Lean Six Sigma certification, Good technical presentation skill, Good communication skill

What You'll Do.

Lead process development

Optimize manufacturing processes

Sustain manufacturing processes

Drive process characterization

Initiate yield improvement

Ensure process stability

Ensure process compliance

Ensure cost competitiveness

Operate with technical autonomy

Interface with global R&D

Interface with process teams

Mentor junior engineers

Design new manufacturing processes

Improve existing processes

Conduct Design of Experiments

Characterize process windows

Identify critical process parameters

Optimize process outputs

Evaluate new chemicals

Evaluate new materials

Evaluate process consumables

Develop process recipes

Develop control plans

Develop standard operating procedures

Translate R&D processes

Translate lab-scale processes

Develop high-volume manufacturing processes

Own sustaining engineering

Ensure processes are in control

Monitor Statistical Process Control

Respond to out-of-control signals

Lead Engineering Change Orders

Manage process deviation requests

Maintain process documentation

Maintain control plans

Maintain work instructions

Lead chemical qualification

Lead material qualification

Perform incoming material testing

Perform process compatibility studies

Perform shelf-life evaluations

Evaluate alternative chemistries

Evaluate alternative materials

Ensure safe chemical handling

Ensure safe chemical storage

Ensure safe chemical disposal

Support RoHS compliance

Support REACH compliance

Support PFAS compliance

Support NPI process readiness

Lead technology transfer

Support technology transfer

Develop process qualification protocols

Interface with R&D teams

Interface with Product Engineering

Interface with Quality teams

Interface with EHS teams

Interface with Supply Chain

Interface with Equipment Engineering

Present process findings

Present process recommendations

Collaborate with equipment engineers

Optimize process-equipment interactions

Mentor mid-level process engineers

Lead technical reviews

Lead knowledge-sharing sessions

Lead engineering forums

Support capability building

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Global R&D; Global process teams; Quality Engineering; EHS team; Supply Chain; Equipment Engineering

Communication Scope

Technical presentation; Present process data; Present findings; Present recommendations

Process & Methodology

Design of Experiments, Engineering Change Orders, Process qualification protocols, NPI process readiness, Technology transfer

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. Job Description The Senior Engineer, Process Development & Sustaining will lead the development, optimization, and sustaining of manufacturing processes for WD's HDD storage products. This is a technically deep, cross-functional role requiring strong foundation in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering. You will drive process characterization, chemical/material qualification, and yield improvement initiatives while ensuring manufacturing processes remain stable, compliant, and cost-competitive. You are expected to operate with high technical autonomy, interface with global R&D and process teams, and mentor junior engineers on the Penang floor. This role is ideal for a Master's, or Bachelor's graduate in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science who is passionate about translating lab-scale science into high-volume manufacturing solutions. Key Responsibilities Process Developmen t * Design and develop new manufact

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