Western Digital: Senior Engineer Manufacturing Engineering (Optics) - Master’s Degree in Engineering | 0–2 Years of 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 (Optics) - Master’s Degree in Engineering | 0–2 Years of Experience in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, under reference REF34531O. 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

• JOB SUMMARY
• Senior Engineer Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for process development, optimization, qualification, and continuous improvement of substrate manufacturing processes to ensure stable, reliable, and high-quality output
• Chemical, mechanical, and optical process parameters are monitored, analysed and optimized to achieve consistent substrate quality and performance
• Process documentation, safety standards, and technician training are developed, while process projects, substrate characterization, and manufacturing capability development are supported
• Optical Precision Tool Experience –experience in handling optical-based precision manufacturing tools and equipment (laser systems, alignment systems, measurement tools)
• Glass Processing & Material Science – experience in glass/ceramic properties, handling, and quality parameters specific to optical/substrate glass
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis – systematic problem-solving for equipment failures and process deviations
• Process Engineering – ability to optimize (manufacturing) processes, identify bottlenecks, and improve yield/throughput and quality

Essential requirements and candidate background

• REQUIRED:
• Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Automation Engineering, Biomedical Engineering,Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering field
• Fresh Master’s graduates in relevant engineering disciplines 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

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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 REF34531O.

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

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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: manufacturing

A manufacturing example should identify the process or production area, your responsibility and the operating or quality problem addressed. Describe the evidence and outcome without guessing production figures.

Relevant skills

• AI/ML
• manufacturing
• training
• root-cause analysis
• problem resolution
• machine learning
• AI
• electrical engineering
• mechanical engineering
• maintenance
• project management