# Staff Engineer, 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: Senior
- Location: Bayan Lepas, Penang
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-16
- Apply by: 2026-11-30
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000155922174?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-staff-engineer-engineering-3/

## About the role

Troubleshoot and resolve test cell equipment issues to maintain product quality and manufacturing throughput. Transfer and implement test-related projects into production. Conduct investigations for quality incidents related to test equipment, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Preferable with Advanced/Higher/Graduate in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or related field)
- Minimum of 4-5 years’ working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in process, data crunching, data monitoring & data analysis
- Understanding of core engineering principles and concepts relevant to the specific engineering discipline with analytical skill
- Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and implement them effectively
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, working knowledge of Minitab, and a basic understanding of Visual Basic programming and statistical concepts
- Basic skills in managing projects, including planning, execution, and reporting


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-staff-engineer-engineering-3/