Western Digital

Technology

Technician3,ManufacturingEquipmentMaintenance

$65–95k ~AI est. Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Technician 3, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance at Western Digital. Skills: Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance. Perform routine preventive maintenance. Conduct routine maintenance checks”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Creative problem solving; Diagnose and repair; Isolate failure; Determine root cause

Eligibility Requirements

12 hour AWS Shift, Work overtime

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical), Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronic/Electromechanical), Diploma in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic)

Nice to Have

Working experience in manufacturing, Experience in vacuum chamber system, Junior/Senior Equip Maintenance Technician, Working experiences in Sputtering, Machine maintenance related field, Knowledge of control systems, Knowledge of PLC, Knowledge in using measurement tools, Knowledge in study schematic diagram, Proficient in MS Windows Software, Proficient in Forum Notes

What You'll Do.

Perform routine preventive maintenance

Conduct routine maintenance checks

Perform services on production equipment

Document preventive maintenance

Maintain completed checklist/history

Perform inspections on production machine

Maintain production machine

Diagnose mechanical issues

Diagnose electrical issues

Diagnose control system issues

Repair mechanical issues

Repair electrical issues

Repair control system issues

Document unscheduled failures details

Provide inputs to improve PM cycle-time

Provide inputs to improve tool availability

Provide inputs to improve quality/workmanship

Provide inputs to reduce media scrap

Provide inputs to reduce cost of ownership

Provide Technical training

Provide certification for junior technician

Support machine conversion

Support machine upgrade

Support machine improvement projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with engineers; Collaborate with production; Collaborate with quality; Collaborate with Process; Collaborate with Yield

Communication Scope

Communicate technical information

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. Western Digital The next big thing in data is you! As Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining specific tools on a media manufacturing production line. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and collaborate effectively; they will demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet. Candidates must be flexible to work a 12 hour AWS Shift and overtime, as required by the team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Perform routine preventive maintenance per PM schedule. Conduct routine maintenance checks and services on all production equipment. * Document routine preventive maintenance on PM checklists, record data if applicable and maintain completed checklist/history in tool maintenance system. * Perform regular inspections and maintenance on production

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