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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

In this role, you will do the work below:

• SSD NPM BLR for mobile and automotive projects & systemic improvement projects 
• Manage the plan, resources, time, and tasks of the NPI cross-functional teams, coordinating the completion of milestones with critical product development program goals and available resources.
• Develop ramp-up plan for new products and conduct manufacturing readiness reviews (MRR) & postmortem.
• Supervise the readiness activities, communicating and driving priorities, and resolving technical, resources, and other issues with cross-functional teams to facilitate achieving the overall business goals.
• Facilitate phase review vs gating criteria (design to HVM – target yields, test time/UPH, Cpk, DPPM, Capacity, Materials, etc).
• Facilitate the transition of NPI handoff to sustaining the Core Team for new products. Official hand-off will happen upon LPR.
• Develops and presents program status and review information (One Stop Product Health Dashboard) to department/corporate groups resulting in influencing the direction or decisions.
• Overall manufacturing process knowledge

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:

• Pursuing Degree in Engineering/Science courses
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed with demonstrated ability to work well with people; have strong intercultural intuition.
• Proven success leading technical team(s)
• Strong verbal & written communication skills and presentation skills.

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