Senior Engineer, Automation Development Engineering

Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital, SanDisk, SanDisk Professional, WD and WD_BLACK brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Here’s how you can help.

Job Description

In this position, the individual will be responsible for fully supporting the Department Manager on the development of the Company goals, strategy and tactics. The most important being the ability to work with the team to assure the good execution. The individual will work with the team to fully support the company and department goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Documentation: SOP, WI, FMEA, OCAP and Control Plan for related process.
• Ensure effective hand shaking process of new device/product introduction to the line and new process technology capabilities developments.
• Support Automation and development for new automatic and robotic equipment qualification and sustaining.
• Support the Production Line. Report online machine status and issue to reporting manager.
• Follow daily/shiftly line issue and production support for automation equipment.
• Continuous improvement on direct/indirect material cost down, UPH, MTBA, and MTBF enhancement program.
• Ensure automation equipment in good performance to meet the goals on quality, yield, and cost, utilization and cycle time.
• Perform automation equipment conversion and set up. Observe 6S on daily job to ensure the continued and smooth production line.
• Able to conduct trainings to Operator/technicians on machine operation and skill improvement.
• Able to replace spare parts and machine buy off.
• Experience in automation equipment.
• Manage engineer’s logistic needs.
• Any other duties assigned from time base on schedule and unscheduled activities.
• Participate in productivity improvement, Lean, Kaizen and similar activities and provide manufacturing process optimization solution.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Master Degree / Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 year(s) of working experience in Semiconductor manufacturing environment is desirable but enthusiastic fresh graduate having an excellent thesis will be strongly considered. Experience in semiconductor assembly and test manufacturing plant.

SKILLS:

• Proficiency in PL/SQL and Oracle database is mandatory.
• Must have experience and knowledge at FOL/EOL Assembly & TEST process.
• Able to replace spare parts and machine buy off.
• Experience in automation equipment.
• Proficient in standard business application software, Tools & standard engineering method (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze problems.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent English communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• A highly inquisitive nature with an attention to detail, coupled with creativeness & innovativeness.
• Good command of English language.
• Familiarity with any SECS/GEM characterization tools.

Additional Information

Western Digital 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.

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