Western Digital: Senior Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering (Software) — Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

About Western Digital

Western Digital develops and manufactures data-storage technology for data centres, cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure. Its employer introduction connects this work with the need to retain, manage and access information generated by digital systems and AI applications. The business brings engineering and manufacturing together around the physical systems behind data storage. Its described purpose is to make growing volumes of information available over time, supporting the infrastructure on which other digital services depend.

The position and its setting

Western Digital lists Senior Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering (Software) in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia, under reference REF34834M. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 22 October 2026
• Business Function: Manufacturing Equipment Engineering
• Brands: Western Digital
• Work Location: Bayan Lepas PN2

Responsibilities and work described

• As a Senior Software Engineer supporting Sputter Engineering, you will work with the Equipment Engineering team to start up, integrate, commission, and sustain Sputter systems
• The role focuses on equipment software, PLC-based controls, machine interfaces, and troubleshooting to enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations
• Collaboration: with the OEM/Interfactory and cross-functional teams to resolve software and controls issues, validate system functionality, and support successful equipment handover to production
• Support: installation, start-up, commissioning, qualification and sustaining of Sputter equipment for the factory expansion and manufacturing
• Troubleshoot equipment software, PLC logic, control sequences, alarms, interlocks, and machine interface issues to restore equipment operation
• Work: with the OEM/Interfactory to review, configure, test, and validate PLC programs and equipment control functions, within approved access and change-control processes
• Support: integration of PLCs, sensors, actuators, motors, vacuum equipment, and other machine subsystems to ensure correct operation
• Diagnose communication and interface issues between PLCs, HMIs, equipment controllers, and factory systems, escalating OEM/Interfactory specific issues as needed
• Execute functional testing, I/O checks, interlock verification, alarm validation, and system acceptance tests during installation, start-up and sustaining
• Development: and maintain software backups, version records, configuration files, test records, and change documentation in accordance with site procedures
• Collaboration: with Equipment, Process, Production, Facilities, IT/OT, and Quality teams to resolve equipment issues and meet production requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment control, automation, diagnostics, recovery procedures, and system availability
• Preparation: and maintain software-related documentation, including control descriptions, troubleshooting guides, test procedures, and operating instructions
• Coordination: with the machine OEM/Interfactory and relevant suppliers on software defects, PLC issues, upgrades, and technical support
• Support: equipment performance monitoring and data analysis to identify recurring faults, reduce downtime, and improve system stability
• Follow company requirements for machine safety, equipment interlocks, electrical safety, cybersecurity, and software change control

Essential requirements and candidate background

• REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related discipline
• Experience: software, automation, controls, or equipment engineering; experience supporting industrial equipment start-up or commissioning is an advantage
• Knowledge: PLC-based control systems and the ability to understand control logic, I/O, alarms, and interlocks
• Troubleshoot software and equipment interface issues systematically, using logs, diagnostic tools, and structured problem-solving methods
• Basic understanding of industrial control architecture, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and equipment communication interfaces
• Proficiency: Microsoft Office applications and ability to prepare clear technical reports and documentation
• Work hands-on with OEM/Interfactory and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including supporting start-up activities as required
• PLC troubleshooting and programming fundamentals, including reading ladder logic or other PLC programming languages
• Develop and troubleshoot equipment software, control sequences, interlocks, alarms, and communication interfaces
• Structured problem-solving skills, including fault isolation, root cause analysis, testing, and verification of corrective actions
• Understanding: industrial automation, equipment I/O, sensors, actuators, and machine-control interfaces
• Collaboration skills when working with OEM/Interfactory engineers, Equipment Engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams
• Good communication skills to explain software and controls issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Manage multiple tasks, document changes carefully, and support time-critical equipment start-up activities
• Technical documentation, test execution, and reporting skills

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience: industrial PLC platforms and programming tools, such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Mitsubishi, or equivalent
• Experience: HMI/SCADA, industrial communication protocols, motion control, or automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience: semiconductor, vacuum coating, sputter media, or other advanced manufacturing equipment experience is an advantage

Location, schedule and contract conditions

For this overseas or regional listing, confirm work authorisation and any location restrictions with the employer. The location does not establish visa sponsorship or permission to work remotely from India.

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Senior Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering (Software) vacancy is not an offer for reference REF34834M; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Western Digital

Applications follow the official employer page linked below. The source includes these application-specific points:

Open the official Western Digital posting below and match the title and reference REF34834M.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

Prepare an accurate CV and the supporting items requested in that employer’s application. Provide only information and documents you are authorised to share.

Use the employer’s application option, complete the required fields and review the submission. Retain the acknowledgement when one is provided. Job Alerts World does not receive the application.

• Accommodation requests: [email protected]
• Employer states that applications and employment offers do not require payment

Practical preparation: data analysis

An analysis example should start with the question and the available data. Explain cleaning, assumptions, checks and the conclusion, including any limits that affected what could reasonably be inferred.

Relevant skills

• MS Office
• ISO
• data analysis
• cybersecurity
• manufacturing
• training
• communication
• problem resolution
• technical documentation
• stakeholder management
• root-cause analysis