Technician 4, Test Engineering - Western Digital

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up, troubleshoot, and recover complex downtime issues for test equipment, including Testcell, Tester, Bagger, VDCS, and Conveyor systems, with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience leading and supporting Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP) to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, enhance OEE, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Testcell yield issues to maintain product quality, throughput, and equipment stability.
• Conduct detailed investigations for quality incidents related to test equipment, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform product conversions, equipment setup, calibration, and optimization to support various production and engineering requirements.
• Monitor and analyze KPIVs using tools such as KPOV database, OEE tracking, Maintenance Logs, and Digital Preventive Maintenance systems to identify trends and drive equipment improvement actions.
• Drive and support equipment upgrades, automation improvements, reliability enhancement, and continuous improvement projects to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Act as a technical trainer and mentor for test equipment, supporting upskilling and knowledge transfer activities within the team.
• Perform equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and checklist verification in accordance with standard operating procedures and engineering requirements.
• Support engineers in daily technical activities, machine evaluations, qualifications, and special projects.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and troubleshooting capability in identifying complex equipment issues and making effective technical decisions under high-pressure production conditions.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and observation skills to identify abnormalities, equipment degradation, and potential failure indicators early.
• Quickly learn and adapt to new equipment, technologies, and manufacturing processes with minimal guidance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, documentation practices, ESD requirements, and manufacturing procedures.
• Adhere strictly to all safety regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements, and cleanroom protocols.

REQUIRED:

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher/Graduate in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or related field).
• 4-5 years’ working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Proven experience independently troubleshooting and recovering complex downtime issues on automated test equipment, including Test cell, Tester, Bagger, VDCS, Conveyor, robotics, and integrated automation systems.