Senior Engineer, Product Engineering

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Summary of the Role:

As a Senior Engineer, Product Engineering, you will focus on characterizing and optimizing HDD media performance to ensure high-quality, reliable outputs. You will analyze performance data, monitor key metrics, and drive continuous improvements. The role delivers actionable insights to enhance yield, quality, and process efficiency, while collaborating closely with development, process engineering, and cross-functional teams to implement improvements.

Job Responsibilities and Role Accountabilities:

• Analyze HDD vs Media performance data and drive Media performance optimization
• Monitor Media performance KPIs and guide continuous improvement
• Deliver actionable insights through data/process characterization
• Enhances yield, quality, and process efficiency
• Support Media performance optimization from development to high volume production
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and manufacturing processes
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations
• Drive digitalization initiatives in manufacturing
• Implementing data-driven decision-making using advanced analytics.
• Utilize AI/ML models for predictive analysis of yield, reliability, and performance trends.
• Develop and maintain real-time dashboards for KPI monitoring

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Industry exposure in an Electronics or Semiconductor Manufacturing environment.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of data analytics tools (JMP, Minitab, SQL) and exposure to Python/R for data science
• Familiarity with industry-specific knowledge (HDD or Media process related experience would be added advantage)
• Update to date on Industry 4.0 technologies, automation, and smart factory trends.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for on-site manufacturing support or client meetings.
• Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) is an advantage.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and meet deadline.
• Excellent problem-solving and strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Other Requirements:

• Open to employment opportunities in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.
• Open to an on-site reporting work arrangement.
• Open to a dayshift work schedule.

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WD 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 believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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