Western Digital Hiring! Full Time Technician 3, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance in Pulau Pinang - Ricebowl

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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 preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on sputter equipment according to maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and control system failures.
• Perform equipment inspections and ensure machines operate within specified performance conditions.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment failures, and corrective actions in maintenance databases.
• Provide technical support to junior technicians during troubleshooting and equipment recovery.
• Support engineers in equipment improvement projects, machine upgrades, and system modifications.
• Analyze recurring equipment problems and provide improvement suggestions to engineers.
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and measurement instruments for troubleshooting.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and cleanroom standards.
• Support production during equipment recovery to minimize downtime.

REQUIRED:

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3–6 years of experience in equipment maintenance in manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with vacuum systems or sputtering equipment is preferred.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and system diagrams.
• Experience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to work in 12-hour AWS shift environment.

PREFERRED:

• Experience in a sputter media or semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of high-vacuum technology, plasma processes, or thin-film deposition systems.

SKILLS:

• Strong troubleshooting capability in mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Good understanding of vacuum systems and sputter equipment operation.
• Ability to guide junior technicians during maintenance activities.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication with engineers and cross-functional teams.