Western Digital: Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s New Graduate | 0-2 Years Experience) — Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

About Western Digital

Western Digital develops and manufactures data-storage technology for data centres, cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure. Its employer introduction connects this work with the need to retain, manage and access information generated by digital systems and AI applications. The business brings engineering and manufacturing together around the physical systems behind data storage. Its described purpose is to make growing volumes of information available over time, supporting the infrastructure on which other digital services depend.

The position and its setting

Western Digital lists Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s New Graduate | 0-2 Years Experience) in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, under reference REF34526W. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Business Function: Manufacturing Engineering
• Brands: Western Digital
• Work Location: Sarawak Kuching Office

Responsibilities and work described

• Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for equipment troubleshooting, installation, qualification, modification, automation, and continuous improvement to ensure stable, reliable, and efficient equipment performance
• Mechanical, electrical, software, AI, and automation solutions are designed and integrated to enhance process equipment capability and automation tooling performance
• Maintenance procedures, technical documentation, safety standards, and technician training are developed, while equipment projects, equipment characterization, and manufacturing capability development are supported
• Equipment Installation & Commissioning – Experience in managing installation, calibration, and commissioning of precision equipment or automation solutions
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis – systematic problem-solving for equipment failures and process deviations
• CAD/Technical Drawing Interpretation – reading schematics, equipment blueprints, and process documentation
• Process Engineering – ability to optimize (manufacturing) processes, identify bottlenecks, and improve yield/throughput and quality
• Mechanical Assembly & Maintenance – mechanical aptitude for equipment modifications and improvements

Essential requirements and candidate background

• REQUIRED:
• Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Fresh graduates with relevant engineering qualifications are encouraged to apply

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• AI/ML Literacy – data-driven, with foundational knowledge of machine learning applications in handling large size of data for predictive maintenance, defect detection, and process optimization
• Project Management: Ability to track and manage multiple projects, commissioning and improvement action plan

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s New Graduate | 0-2 Years Experience) vacancy is not an offer for reference REF34526W; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Western Digital

Applications follow the official employer page linked below. The source includes these application-specific points:

Open the official Western Digital posting below and match the title and reference REF34526W.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

Prepare an accurate CV and the supporting items requested in that employer’s application. Provide only information and documents you are authorised to share.

Use the employer’s application option, complete the required fields and review the submission. Retain the acknowledgement when one is provided. Job Alerts World does not receive the application.

• Accommodation requests: jobs.accommodations@wdc.com
• Employer states that applications and employment offers do not require payment

Practical preparation: AI

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Relevant skills

• AI/ML
• AI
• CAD
• manufacturing
• maintenance
• training
• technical documentation
• root-cause analysis
• problem resolution
• machine learning
• electrical engineering