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Sputter Engineer (Target Management)

Western Digital · George Town, Penang · On-site

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About Western Digital

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.

About the role

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Sputter Target Management and Quality Engineer to join our team in Penang, Malaysia. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Sputter Target inventory, ensuring quality standards, and optimizing material specifications to support our semiconductor and advanced materials manufacturing operations. You will work collaboratively with production, procurement, and engineering teams to maintain the highest quality standards while driving operational efficiency.

What they're looking for

  • Background in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics or related technical field
  • At least 2 years of working experience
  • Result oriented and solution driven thinker
  • Experience in the semiconductor or advanced materials manufacturing industry
  • Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
More about this role

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Sputter Target Management and Quality Engineer to join our team in Penang, Malaysia. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Sputter Target inventory, ensuring quality standards, and optimizing material specifications to support our semiconductor and advanced materials manufacturing operations. You will work collaboratively with production, procurement, and engineering teams to maintain the highest quality standards while driving operational efficiency.

  • Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to resolve quality concerns, negotiate specifications, and ensure continuous improvement in material delivery
  • Manage Sputter Target inventory, including procurement planning, stock level optimization, and supplier coordination to ensure consistent material availability
  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and testing protocols for Sputter Target materials to meet Sputter Media specifications and process requirements
  • Conduct comprehensive quality inspections and analysis of incoming materials, including dimensional verification, material composition analysis, and surface quality assessment
  • Perform...

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