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Western Digital · Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

# Robotics Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Full-time Manufacturing & Production 

Listed on Western Digital’s official careers site. Posted September 28, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000152066139-robotics-automation-engineer-manufacturing-engineering)

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## Job description

### Job Summary

The Equipment Engineer is responsible for supporting and optimizing the substrate manufacturing equipment and Automation implementation/Integration. This role combines hands-on Equipment ownership and operational excellence with applied engineering analysis, ensuring consistent equipment stability, product quality, yield improvement, and Capacity Improvement and OEE. The engineer will also contribute to data-driven research and improvement initiatives to advance equipment capability.

### ESSENTIAL DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with engineering teams to identify opportunities for automation improvements. Assist in designing, testing, and implementing automation solutions, including hardware and software components. Support the integration of control systems, sensors, actuators, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to optimize performance. Document project progress, technical specifications, and outcomes for future reference and compliance.

Stay updated on emerging automation technologies and contribute innovative ideas to improve system capabilities. Deliver Factory/Equipment digitalization solution and IIOT proliferation.

## Qualifications

### REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Candidates from Computer Science with exposure and interest in Hardware and encouraged to apply. Proficiency in SolidWorks, or equivalent engineering software will be added advantage.

### Programming skills

C++, Python, SQL, PLC will be added advantage. Knowledge in Communication Protocol, Hardware Software Interface, Analog/Digital signal processing will be added advantage. Experience in technical report writing, field data collection, equipment condition assessment and Digital Twin. Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail in operational environments

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 28, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 20 days
- Location: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000152066139-robotics-automation-engineer-manufacturing-engineering)

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