# Robotics Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering at Western Digital

- Company: Western Digital
- What the company does: 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. Backed by Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Kuching, Sarawak
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-28
- Apply by: 2026-11-12
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000152066139
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-robotics-automation-engineer-manufacturing-engineering/

## About the role

The Equipment Engineer is responsible for supporting and optimizing the substrate manufacturing equipment and Automation implementation/Integration. This role combines hands-on Equipment ownership and operational excellence with applied engineering analysis, ensuring consistent equipment stability, product quality, yield improvement, and Capacity Improvement and OEE. The engineer will also contribute to data-driven research and improvement initiatives to advance equipment capability.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Candidates from Computer Science with exposure and interest in Hardware and encouraged to apply
- Proficiency in SolidWorks , or equivalent engineering software will be added advantage
- Programming skills: C++ , Python, SQL, PLC will be added advantage
- Knowledge in Communication Protocol, Hardware Software Interface, Analog/Digital signal processing will be added advantage
- Experience in technical report writing , field data collection, equipment condition assessment and Digital Twin
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail in operational environments