Senior Engineer, Equipment Engineering

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Senior Engineer, Equipment EngineeringFull-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowBusiness Function: Equipment EngineeringWork Location: Bayan Lepas PN1--LOC_WDT_MY0703Company DescriptionWD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.Join us and let’s shape the future of data.Job DescriptionAs a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for the Mechanical Development & Engineering group you will be a member of Media Sputter Equipment team, working with a range of team members that includes Process Engineering, NPI/Pilot Engineering, Program Management and Manufacturing Engineering.  You will be supporting process equipment to underpin our new product development/advanced technology efforts .The Senior Design Engineer must have strong equipment engineering background and experience with SolidWorks 3D Cad Design Software. They are responsible for the design, specification, bill of materials (BOM), reconfiguration, installation, and qualification testing of new and existing media sputter deposition tool and hardware pilot line and operation. Further, they work closely with Process Engineering, Maintenance, vendors and other teams to define, improve and monitor equipment reliability, throughput and process capability. They are responsible to define, deploy, and improve the design, drawings, bill of material, work instructions, installation resources, equipment capability and maintenance requirements for new hardware and reconfiguration of existing media sputter deposition tools.Being the in-house technical equipment expert, they are hands-on technical individuals with strong project management and troubleshooting skills to help bring the tool up efficiently and effectively.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Take ownership of the tool hardware design, equipment reconfiguration and install tasks. Drive specification, technical negotiation with vendors, design and documentation, manpower resource coordination, configuration change, tool/hardware installation, qualification testing and tool/hardware buy-off.  Ensure project is on schedule, and at the same time deliver with the highest quality by proactively identifying and correcting capability, reliability, maintenance and assembly issues early on.  Generate accurate and detailed documentation for technician, engineering, facility, maintenance, stores and process owners.Provide accurate and detailed documentation as well as training for reconfiguration, expansion and installation or new and existing media deposition tools and hardware. Monitor and follow through for continuous improvement opportunities across all shifts for both US based and offshore operations.Review, analyze and investigate equipment related downtime and provide sound root cause analysis and timely effective corrective actions.Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair down tool situation. Provide verbal and written instructions to support teams upon request.  Respond to down tool escalation calls upon request by Development Engineering, Sustaining Equipment Engineering and Maintenance organizations.  Take an active and leading role in bringing the tool up efficiently and effectively.   Observe for learning and improvement opportunities across all functions.  Follow through with...