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Technician, Quality Assurance Engineering

Western Digital · Bayan Lepas, 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

A senior-level technician responsible for executing quality assurance activities across the Penang Media Operation, covering Finished-Goods inspection, data recording & analysis, report compilation, compliance auditing, calibration, training & certification, system administration, and team support. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Diploma or equivalent in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing quality or operations
  • Proficient in English (written and spoken) & Bahasa Malaysia (spoken) with effective communication skills with various functional team & different job levels, briefings and training
  • Willingness to work shift and overtime in support of 24/7 manufacturing operations when required
  • Willingness to work across different Penang Media Plant locations as needed
  • Comfortable working in a controlled environment with cleanroom garments and PPE requirements in designated working area
More about this role

A senior-level technician responsible for executing quality assurance activities across the Penang Media Operation, covering Finished-Goods inspection, data recording & analysis, report compilation, compliance auditing, calibration, training & certification, system administration, and team support. The role is critical to maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance within Final Quality Assurance (FQA) operations, is expected to work independently supporting the 24/7 manufacturing operations on a rotational shift basis.

1. Inspection & Product Quality

  • Conduct Finished-Goods (FG) inspection (Media, Bag, Carton, or Pallet) in accordance with established quality standards and acceptance criteria.
  • Perform Outgoing Shipment Packing List Buy-off to verify that all FG selected for shipment comply with ship-to requirements.
  • Execute Out-of-Box (OBA) Audits on FG to validate packaging integrity, label accuracy, and product conformance prior to shipment release.
  • Support CIM Auto-Shutdown release activities by verifying that all release criteria are met before resuming production.
  • Execute FG Archive activities in accordance with established retention schedules and...

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