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Full-time
2-5

Technician 3, Manufacturing

1/28/2026

The technician is responsible for timely machine installation and ensuring optimal production operations by maintaining equipment. This includes diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and monitoring performance indicators.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At Western Digital, our vision is to unleash the power and value of data. For decades, we have been at the forefront of storage innovation, which fuels our mission to be the market leader in data storage, delivering solutions for now and the future. We are committed to providing scalable, sustainable technology for the world’s hyperscalers, enterprises, and cloud providers, and delivering cutting-edge innovation that will drive the next generation of AI-driven data workloads. All that we do is powered by our people, who are united in a common purpose of creating solutions that move the world forward. Learn more at www.westerndigital.com.
About the Role

Company Description

At Western Digital, 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, Western Digital 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, Western Digital 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

Responsible for timely machine installation and ensuring optimal production operations by maintaining equipment and enhancing yield, utilization, and product quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform machine installation as per the schedule.
  • Maintaining the smooth operation of production and optimizing yield, utilization, and product quality through machine sustaining, and maintenance.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
  • Monitor equipment performance indicators and implement corrective actions to address deviations from performance targets.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols while performing maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
  • Update machine status from outgoing shift to incoming shift.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Mechatronic Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering
  • Working experience: 3 years and above

PREFERRED:

  • Able to manage routine workload and ad-hoc projects with minimal supervision.
  • Able to work independently as well as a team member.
  • Able to converse and write well in English.

SKILLS

  • Dynamic and strategic thinking during day-to-day activities.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, initiative, independent, good communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].

  • Job Type (exemption status): Non-Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Manufacturing
  • Work Location: Sarawak Kuching Office--LOC_HGST_MYS1
  • Key Skills
    Troubleshooting SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDynamic ThinkingStrategic ThinkingIndependent WorkTeam Collaboration
    Categories
    ManufacturingEngineering
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