Western Digital: Technician 2, Manufacturing Equipment — 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 Technician 2, Manufacturing Equipment in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, under reference REF34710B. 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
• Business Function: Manufacturing Equipment
• Brands: Western Digital
• Work Location: Bayan Lepas PN2

Responsibilities and work described

• Responsibilities for supporting continuous production on an online support shift
• Work: shifts to provide support for the continuous production line
• Quality / delivery: equipment is performing optimally to meet quality, yield, cost, utilization, and cycle time goals
• Report online machine status and any issues to the EE Leader and Engineer promptly
• Research / execution: final test product conversions effectively while maintaining high standards
• Implementation: and uphold 6S practices to ensure a smooth and efficient production line
• Support: the technical team in achieving targets related to machine downtime and utilization
• Focus on improving Mean Time Between Adjustments (MTBA) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• Support: Engineer for project follow-up
• Give training to operators about machine operation and to improve their working skills
• Spare parts hand out, replacement, and make a good record for tracking

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Minimum 2 years working experience in semiconductor manufacturing, and familiar with maintenance and troubleshooting of Assy DA equipment
• Familiar with equipment and process, Familiar with machine troubleshooting and alarm handling
• Shift machine status checking and device change
• Good sense and follow up on quality issues and the project
• Experience: machine and tooling routine PM
• Have the ability for report generation, focus on machine alarm analysis, and troubleshooting
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Workable English
• Familiar with office software: Microsoft Word/excel/ Power point

Education and qualification routes

• Degree / qualification: A diploma in Engineering will be preferred

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• PREFERRED:

Location, schedule and contract conditions

For this overseas or regional listing, confirm work authorisation and any location restrictions with the employer. The location does not establish visa sponsorship or permission to work remotely from India.

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

Conditions requiring the complete notice

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Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Technician 2, Manufacturing Equipment vacancy is not an offer for reference REF34710B; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

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 REF34710B.

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

Prepare an accurate CV and the supporting items requested in that employer’s application. Provide only information and documents you are authorised to share.

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.

• Accommodation requests: [email protected]
• Employer states that applications and employment offers do not require payment

Practical preparation: Excel

Excel examples should identify the task, the data and the checks used to avoid an incorrect result. Explain whether you built a reporting workbook, reconciled records, automated a process or maintained an existing model.

Relevant skills

• Excel
• training
• manufacturing
• maintenance
• communication
• problem resolution