# Technician 2, Failure Analysis 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: Bayan Lepas, Penang
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-24
- Apply by: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000145211871?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-technician-2-failure-analysis-engineering/

## About the role

• Perform detailed failure analysis on defective materials, components, or products using appropriate analytical tools and techniques to identify root causes and support continuous quality improvement. • Interpret results, monitor failure trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams to prevent recurrence and improve product reliability. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Completion of a diploma in Engineering or related field from a recognized institution
- Working experience:1-3years, fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
- Able to manage routine laboratory analysis and urgent/ad-hoc failure cases with minimal supervision, ensuring timely completion of investigations and reports
- Capable of working independently to conduct detailed failure investigations while also collaborating effectively with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues
- Proficient in written and spoken English to clearly document analysis findings, prepare technical reports, and communicate results and recommendations to cross-functional teams
- Strong technical and analytical skills in conducting failure investigations, including root cause analysis, use of laboratory and analytical equipment and understanding of manufacturing processes and defect mechanisms


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-technician-2-failure-analysis-engineering/