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About Western Digital Malaysia

Western Digital Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation, an American computer drive manufacturer and data storage company. It is involved in designing and manufacturing computer systems, particularly computer storage devices.

Your role

The engineer under the Product Development Team will be responsible for Platform (SSD) Test Development activities for NPI Product Test Development. The scope of engineering work encompasses the following:

• Participates in designing a complete comprehensive framework of Functional Product Test Plans for any specific Memory or SSD product (SATA, SAS, PCIe).
• Participates in designing processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output, and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility.
• Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system design weaknesses.
• Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems.
• Participates in designing, developing, and implementing effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment for NPI phases of product development and manufacturing.
• Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next-generation initiatives.
• Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products.
• Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
• Participates in evaluating test strategy to best fit the quality-of-test for new product
• Develop product characterization parameters by using a test platform or instrumentation
• Performs analytical study by using statistical tools – SPC/MiniTab/JMP, conduct FMEA, custom DOE, prepare and liaise with other support Engineering groups for efficient manufacturing test platform
• Develops/modifies tools to aid test development using scripting languages such as C++, Python
• Publish Whitepaper(s) on the area of Test Specialization
• Analyzing, troubleshooting, and fixing issues discovered by internal test teams or by customer use of the products.
• Representing the team in one or more multi-disciplined engineering core team(s).

Training & development

Internships are a great way to dive into Western Digital’s culture and gain real-world industry experience. As a Western Digital intern, you’ll help provide solutions to real-world problems, develop your network by attending onsite and offsite networking events, and learn directly from Western Digital’s leadership team. 

Benefits

According to another online source, aside from the attractive allowance, Western Digital also provides a lot of benefits for interns:

• Opportunity to dive into Western Digital’s culture and gain real-world industry experience
• Able to help provide solutions to real-world problems
• Develop your network by attending onsite and offsite networking events
• Learn directly from Western Digital’s leadership team
• On-the-job training and mentorship with industry professionals

Career progression

Although there is no specific mention related to career paths for interns in Western Digital, the company is known as a good place for fresh graduates to start a career. The internship at Western Digital Malaysia can provide you with invaluable experience and opportunities for growth and development in your chosen field. Your performance during the internship usually becomes a major point for the company to consider you for future hiring. 

Work-life balance

Most offices of Western Digital Malaysia are open 24/7, however, the work-life balance here is reported to be fairly good by most of its employees. The company promotes a healthy and flexible work environment that allows individuals to effectively manage their personal and professional responsibilities. Through policies such as flexible work schedules and wellness programs, Western Digital Malaysia strives to support its employees in maintaining a harmonious balance between work commitments and personal life.

Company culture

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, it believes that embracing the diversity of its customers and communities is best achieved by reflecting that diversity internally. The company believes that blending different perspectives leads to optimal outcomes for employees, the company itself, customers, and the wider world. Western Digital is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every individual can flourish, fostering a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution.

About you

To apply for this role, you are required to meet the following requirements:

• MSc/MEng/BEng in E&E or Microelectronics
• Candidates with deep electronics knowledge will have an advantage.
• Candidates with programming knowledge especially Python will have an advantage.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching the page:

• jobzmall.com/western-digital/faqs/does-western-digital-offer-any-training-and-development-opportunities
• jobs.westerndigital.com/university
• glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Western-Digital-Malaysia-EI_IE3985393.11,35.htm