Technician 4, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance

Western Digital

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As Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining specific tools on a media manufacturing production line. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and collaborate effectively; they will demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet. Candidates must be flexible to work a 12 hour AWS Shift and overtime, as required by the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead daily sustaining activities for Sputter equipment to ensure high equipment uptime and optimal performance. • Support Engineers to monitor and drive continuous improvement on key KPIs such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, Unscheduled downtime and PM effectiveness. • Support Tool Owner and Equipment Engineer for machine conversion/upgrade and improvement projects. • Perform routine preventive maintenance per PM schedule. Conduct routine maintenance checks and services on all production equipment. • Document routine preventive maintenance on PM checklists, record data if applicable and maintain completed checklist/history in tool maintenance system. • Perform regular inspections and maintenance on production machine to ensure optimal performance. Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system issues. • Document routine preventive maintenance and unscheduled failures details on system database • Provide inputs to Shift Coordinator or Equipment Engineer to improve PM cycle-time, tool availability, quality/workmanship, reduce media scrap and cost of ownership. • Lead problem-solving sessions and provide technical guidance to junior technicians. • Participate in spare parts review, critical spare strategy, and cost optimization initiatives. • Ensure safety protocols and cleanroom discipline are strictly followed during maintenance activities.

REQUIRED:

• Diploma or Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical), Engineering (Mechatronic/Electromechanical), Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent

PREFERRED:

• Working experience in a manufacturing environment (especially in a vacuum chamber system) is required. • Senior Level Equip Maintenance Technician • Working experience in the Sputtering or machine maintenance-related field would be an added advantage. • Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control) would be an added advantage. • Knowledge in using measurement tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc. • Knowledge of study schematic diagrams (circuit diagrams), working on system troubleshooting. • Understanding of failure mechanisms, ability to isolate and determine the root cause, and repair. • Proficient in MS Windows Software (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) & Forum Notes • Effective team player with proven relationship-building and communication skills, including cross-functionally with Production, Process, Yield, and Quality.