Western Digital: Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering — Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

About Western Digital

Western Digital develops and manufactures data-storage technology for data centres, cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure. Its employer introduction connects this work with the need to retain, manage and access information generated by digital systems and AI applications. The business brings engineering and manufacturing together around the physical systems behind data storage. Its described purpose is to make growing volumes of information available over time, supporting the infrastructure on which other digital services depend.

The position and its setting

Western Digital lists Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, under reference REF34786X. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 21 October 2026
• Brands: Western Digital
• Business Function: Manufacturing Engineering
• Work Location: Bayan Lepas PN2

Responsibilities and work described

• Development: and implement advanced metrology tools for manufacturing processes and quality control
• New Metrology recipes set-up & transfer from SZ to Penang
• Design: and conduct measurement studies to analyze and improve product quality
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot sophisticated metrology equipment
• Analysis: measurement data using statistical methods to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Set up / optimize the measurement condition to reduce the measurement variation or measurement time reduction
• Collaboration: with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and optimize processes
• Leadership: metrology-related projects and mentor junior engineers / technicians
• Stay current with industry standards, regulations, and emerging technologies in metrology
• Preparation: comprehensive technical reports and presentations for management
• Contribution: to the development of metrology procedures and best practices
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance measurement accuracy and efficiency

Essential requirements and candidate background

• REQUIRED:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in metrology engineering, preferably in the semiconductor or electronics manufacturing industry
• Knowledge: metrology principles, techniques, and industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM)
• Analytical skills with expertise in statistical analysis and data interpretation
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Technical report writing and presentation skills
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, environment
• Communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering vacancy is not an offer for reference REF34786X; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

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How to apply to Western Digital

Applications follow the official employer page linked below. The source includes these application-specific points:

Open the official Western Digital posting below and match the title and reference REF34786X.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

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Use the employer’s application option, complete the required fields and review the submission. Retain the acknowledgement when one is provided. Job Alerts World does not receive the application.

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• Employer states that applications and employment offers do not require payment

Practical preparation: quality control

Quality-control experience is clearer when it describes what was checked, the acceptance basis and how a non-conforming result was handled. Include the records or review process where those were part of your work.

Relevant skills

• ISO
• quality control
• manufacturing
• problem resolution
• communication