Western Digital: Technician 3, Lab — Bayan Lepas, Penang, 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 Technician 3, Lab in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, under reference REF34653N. 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: 14 October 2026
• Brands: Western Digital
• Business Function: Lab
• Work Location: Bayan Lepas PN1

Responsibilities and work described

• The position requires the candidate to operate laboratory analytical equipment, perform detailed analysis of samples and data, report out findings to stakeholders, and conduct routine equipment maintenance
• Operate various analytical equipment according to established protocols and procedures
• Execution: comprehensive analysis of samples
• Report out analytical results and findings
• Research / execution: routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Preparation: samples for analysis using appropriate techniques
• Record and analyze test results with accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintenance: laboratory cleanliness and housekeeping
• Follow all safety protocols

Essential requirements and candidate background

• REQUIRED:
• Cert./Diploma in Sciences, Engineering or relevant fields
• Attention to detail and accuracy in test results
• Time management and ability to handle multiple samples/tasks
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills with engineers, supervisors, and team members
• Team player with a cooperative working attitude
• Responsible, disciplined, and reliable
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new testing methods or equipment
• Basic computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, or laboratory systems)
• Input and manage test data electronically
• Experience: analytical tools such as AFM, SEM-EDX, FIB-SEM, Raman spectroscopy, ESCA, or TOF-SIMS will be an added advantage

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• PREFERRED:

Location, schedule and contract conditions

For this overseas or regional listing, confirm work authorisation and any location restrictions with the employer. The location does not establish visa sponsorship or permission to work remotely from India.

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Technician 3, Lab vacancy is not an offer for reference REF34653N; 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 REF34653N.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Bayan Lepas, Penang, 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: Excel

Excel examples should identify the task, the data and the checks used to avoid an incorrect result. Explain whether you built a reporting workbook, reconciled records, automated a process or maintained an existing model.

Relevant skills

• Excel
• maintenance
• laboratory testing
• housekeeping
• stakeholder management
• problem resolution
• communication