Western Digital: Technician 3, Test Equipment Maintenance — 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, Test Equipment Maintenance in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, under reference REF34757C. 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: 22 October 2026
• Business Function: Test Equipment Maintenance
• Brands: Western Digital
• Work Location: Bayan Lepas PN2

Responsibilities and work described

• This role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting production test equipment to ensure smooth operations, product quality, and high manufacturing output
• Set up and fix test equipment while ensuring product quality and supporting improvements
• Monitoring: key variables, help junior technicians, and follow safety and ISO standards
• Support: engineers with tasks and participate in special projects
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Set up and troubleshoot test equipment issues, including Testcell, Tester, Bagger, VDCS, and Conveyor systems, with moderate supervision from senior technicians or engineers
• Troubleshoot and support resolution of Testcell yield issues to maintain product quality and throughput
• Participate in investigations for quality incidents related to test equipment and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Execution: product conversions on test equipment to support various production requirements
• Monitoring: key process input variables (KPIVs) using tools such as the KPOV database, OEE tracking, Maintenance Logs, and the Digital Preventive Maintenance system
• Support: and contribute to equipment upgrade and continuous improvement projects under the direction of senior technicians or engineers
• Delivery: basic guidance and knowledge sharing to junior technicians (Technician 2 and below) on equipment handling and maintenance practices
• Execution: equipment checklists in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Support: engineers and senior technicians with daily tasks and contribute to special projects as required
• Quality / delivery: compliance with ISO standards and documentation practices
• Adhere strictly to all safety rules and cleanroom protocols

Essential requirements and candidate background

• REQUIRED:
• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field
• 2–4 years' working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
• Competent knowledge of mechanical systems (motors, bearings, gears, conveyors, pumps, compressors) and electrical systems (AC/DC, sensors, relays, drives)
• Knowledge: hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, and pressure controls
• Read and interpret technical documentation (electrical diagrams, equipment manuals) with minimal guidance
• Sound understanding of failure mechanisms and ability to independently isolate, detect, and correct common equipment issues
• Proficiency: using MS Windows Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for reporting and documentation
• Knowledge: safety protocols and regulations in a manufacturing environment (Lockout/Tagout, PPE usage)
• Technical Competence – Demonstrated hands-on ability to perform maintenance, repairs, and adjustments on industrial machinery with increasing independence
• Troubleshooting – Developing fault isolation and problem-solving skills for mechanical and electrical issues, capable of resolving routine faults independently
• Tool & Instrument Proficiency – Competent in the use of multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, and other common diagnostic tools; developing familiarity with oscilloscopes and function generators
• Communication – Ability to clearly relay technical findings to colleagues, senior technicians, and supervisors, and to document findings accurately
• Safety Awareness – Knowledge and practice of safe work procedures in industrial settings
• Teamwork – Effective collaborator across production, engineering, and quality teams
• Adaptability – Capable of handling unexpected equipment issues, moderate breakdowns, and evolving responsibilities
• Continuous Learning – Willingness to learn new machines, processes, and emerging automation technologies, and to mentor junior team members

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Exposure: PLC concepts and basic troubleshooting of automation/controls
• Experience: preventive maintenance activities and basic predictive maintenance tools
• Experience: Test & Measurement equipment

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

Employer details to confirm

• The employer’s seniority category and its stated experience requirements do not agree. Follow the role-specific requirements above rather than assuming this is a fresher opening.

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Technician 3, Test Equipment Maintenance vacancy is not an offer for reference REF34757C; 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 REF34757C.

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
• PowerPoint
• ISO
• manufacturing
• maintenance
• compliance
• root-cause analysis
• problem resolution
• technical documentation
• communication
• hydrology