Western Digital logo

Technologist, Product Design Engineering

Western Digital 🇲🇾 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Full-time Senior

Develop and optimize robust head-media interfaces for magnetic recording media to be integrated into hard disk drive products. Collaborate with global R&D and manufacturing teams to improve sputtering processes, reduce defects, and ensure high-volume manufacturability.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize robust head-media interfaces for magnetic recording media to be integrated into hard disk drive products. Collaborate with global R&D and manufacturing teams to improve sputtering processes, reduce defects, and ensure high-volume manufacturability.

Requirements

  • Requires a Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related engineering field with over 15 years of R&D experience in magnetic recording media. Must possess deep technical expertise in vacuum technology, PVD/CVD techniques, and carbon overcoat processes.

Key Skills

Materials Science Chemistry Physics Engineering Vacuum Technology PVD/CVD Techniques Carbon Overcoat Processes

About Western Digital

For more than 55 years, WD has built the storage infrastructure that powers the world’s data. Now, as WD, we’re driving certainty for the AI-driven data economy—delivering the scale, reliability, and economics required to turn data into intelligence.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Make sure your resume makes it through AI screening

Upload your resume

Never miss similar opportunities 🔔

Get notified when new design engineering jobs that match your preferences become available. Set up personalized job alerts to stay ahead of the competition.