Western Digital

Data Storage

SeniorEngineer,Reliability

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

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The Brief

“Senior Engineer, Reliability at Western Digital. Skills: tribology, reliability performance, data analysis, problem solving. set up or develop component media mechanical interface test to simulate hard disk drive reliability performance. assist media R&D team to develop reliable tribology design”

Industry & Context.

Data Storage
Problems you'll solve

Excellent in problem solving skill with detail orientated and analytical approach

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

proven experience in tribology-related testing and analysis

Nice to Have

Experience in Semiconductor or Hard Disk Drive industry

What You'll Do.

set up or develop component media mechanical interface test to simulate hard disk drive reliability performance

assist media R&D team to develop reliable tribology design

Conduct advanced tribological testing and analysis using state-of-the-art equipment and methodologies

Design and implement experimental procedures to evaluate friction

and lubrication in complex mechanical systems

Analyze test data using statistical software and develop comprehensive technical reports

Contribute to the development of new testing methods and equipment to enhance tribological analysis capabilities

Taking charge of tribology testers maintenance

spare parts inventory management and hardware upgrading activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate tribological insights into product development and optimization; Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and innovative environment

Communication Scope

Outstanding communication skill including the ability to present technical information effectively; Proficient in both verbal and written English

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 role of tribology engineer is to set up or develop component media mechanical interface test to simulate hard disk drive reliability performance. It is crucial to assist media R&D team to develop reliable tribology design * Conduct advanced tribological testing and analysis using state-of-the-art equipment and methodologies * Design and implement experimental procedures to evaluate friction, wear, and lubrication in complex mechanical systems * Analyze test data using statistical software and develop comprehensive technical reports * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate tribological insights into product development and optimization * Present findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including management and global teams * Contribute to the development of new testing methods and equipment to enhance tribological analysis capabilities * Taking charge of tribology testers maintenance, spare parts inve

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