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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're seeking experienced engineers to join our manufacturing engineering team.
The role involves planning and coordinating sputter system start-up and conversions, auditing sputter parameters for compliance, and troubleshooting process-related issues with the team to enhance sputter utilization, yield, and quality. It includes leading Sputter Process Improvement Projects, supervising and training process technicians, and managing long-term improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and adherence to health regulations.
Plan, coordinate, and follow-up on sputter systems start-up/conversion activities and process documentation. Audit sputter parameters and practice periodically, including online SPC and procedure conformance. Lead sputter process-related issues troubleshooting (common causes), working closely with shift process team in sputter process sustaining, troubleshooting, and improvement to achieve sputter utilization, yield, and quality goals. Initiate and lead Sputter Process Improvement Projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH and others), which include new products/machines/process qualification. Lead, supervise, and coach/train process technicians and Senior Engineers, including engineering specialists and characterization technicians. Responsible for long-term improvement projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH and others), including FMEA. Understand and accept responsibility for performing jobs safely and follow safety and health rules.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in sputter processes, proven leadership capabilities, and experience managing complex improvement projects. You should demonstrate commitment to safety and quality while driving operational excellence.
This position is based in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.