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Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Western Digital

Bayan Lepas, Penang, MalaysiaFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Western Digital is hiring a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering. Western Digital seeks a Senior Engineer in Manufacturing Engineering to develop, implement, and monitor cleanroom environmental surveys, execute contamination sampling plans, manage material qualification, define protocols, coordinate test plans, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure cleanliness and compliance.

Key focus areas include Develop, implement, and monitor cleanroom environmental surveys to verify compliance and support area buy‑off., Develop and execute contamination sampling plans for cleanroom environments, equipment, tools, and process samples., and Perform routine and event‑based environmental and equipment sampling to support operational readiness and cleanroom classification..

Important skills include Liquid Particle Counters, Airborne Particle Counters, Ion Chromatography (IC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), ISO 14644, and IEST Standards. Preferred (not required): Analytical Skills and Collaboration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Liquid Particle CountersAirborne Particle CountersIon Chromatography (IC)Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)ISO 14644IEST StandardsCleanroom Classification SystemsCleanroom ProtocolsClean Build PracticesIndirect Material QualificationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Microbiology4-7 Years Contamination Control Experience

Full job description

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and monitor cleanroom environmental surveys, to verify compliance and support area buy-off.                             

  • Develop and execute contamination sampling plans for cleanroom environmental, equipment, tools, and process samples to ensure cleanliness and prevent yield-impacting defects.                            

  • Perform routine and event-based environmental and equipment sampling to support operational readiness and cleanroom classification.                                

  • Manage handling and qualification of cleanroom indirect materials by setting cleanliness criteria, performing inspections, and approving materials for use.                                   

  • Define cleanroom protocols, including gowning, behavior, and contamination prevention practices, and provide training to ensure compliance.                                   

  • Define and coordinate with laboratories implement test plans, analyse cleanliness data, investigation deviations, and recommending mitigation actions for product & process cleanliness compliance.    

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in production, facilities, quality, and engineering to support contamination control strategies and maintain acceptable cleanliness levels. REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or Environmental), Microbiology, or related technical field.

  • 4 to 7 years of experience in contamination control, cleanroom engineering, or environmental monitoring in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or biotech industries. PREFERRED:

  • Familiarity with lab testing methods such as liquid particle counters, airborne particle counters, ion chromatography (IC), and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). SKILLS:

  • Strong knowledge of ISO 14644, IEST standards, and cleanroom classification systems.

  • Familiarity with cleanroom protocols, clean build practices, and indirect material qualification.

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally. #LI-SK1

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