(NEW GRAD ONLY) Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

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.

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform technical support activities related to operations using engineering approaches to achieve organizational goals and effectively respond to work requests in terms of productivity, quality, and cost.
• Develop tools and equipment to improve product quality and reduce costs.
• Supervise engineers and technicians to ensure tasks are accomplished in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Coordinate with other departments, including overseas organizations, regarding technical issues related to operational support.
• Develop subordinates’ performance through proper training, coaching, and supervision.
• Establish appropriate performance reports and carry out related assignments as required.
• Release, revise, and update process instructions as necessary.
• Monitor manufacturing quality, implement improvements, and lead problem-solving activities.
• Provide advice and guidance to enhance team performance in alignment with section goals through structured training and supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree or higher in Mechatronics engineering,  Automation Engineering, AI Robotics Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong technical skills in area of study
• Good in English communication and computer operation. 
• Knowledge of HDD Process & Technology, HDD Quality Management, ESD & Contamination

SKILLS:

Technical Skills

• Skills in Presentation, QC tool, Lean Management, Problem-solving and Decision-making, Innovations and Project Management
• Strong engineering knowledge related to manufacturing/operations support
• Process improvement and optimization
• Tooling and equipment development
• Manufacturing quality control and monitoring
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA)
• Cost reduction and productivity improvement techniques
• Ability to release and revise process instructions
• Data analysis and report preparation

Management & Leadership Skills

• Team supervision and leadership
• Performance management and coaching
• Training and development of subordinates
• Goal setting and performance tracking
• Decision-making and accountability

Communication & Coordination Skills

• Cross-functional coordination
• Ability to work with overseas teams
• Technical communication (written and verbal)
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Strong analytical thinking
• Problem-solving under pressure
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Demonstrate a good level of English proficiency (written / verbal)

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