Technician 3, Engineering (Sputter Target Management Technician)

Western Digital · Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-11-10
  • Confirmed live on 10 November 2026

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Job Description
**Sputter Target Management Technician**
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Sputter Target Management Technician to join our team in Penang, Malaysia. In this role, you will be responsible for managing inventory, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring efficient operations of sputter target materials in our semiconductor manufacturing facility. You will work closely with production teams to support our operational excellence and maintain strict compliance with safety and quality protocols.
**Key Responsibilities:**

• Oversee and maintain accurate inventory records for Sputter Targets and related materials using inventory management systems, ensuring real-time accuracy, accountability, and performance tracking

• Execute Target Preparation processes including collection, receiving, incoming scan verification, quality checks (photographic and visual inspection), proper handling, issuance, and rework preparation.

• Perform Target Buyoff procedures with precision, including measurement accuracy for weight, depth, and erosion analysis, photographic documentation with redep measurements, and meticulous data recording

• Manage Target Reclaim operations by preparing targets for reclaim, conducting shield measurements, and following established procedures to maximize material recovery and cost efficiency

• Maintain and calibrate measurement equipment and tools to ensure accuracy and reliability of all technical assessments and quality control activities

• Guarantee all work is executed in strict accordance with company safety protocols, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, including prompt reporting of safety concerns, near-misses, and incidents

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of all target management activities, measurements, and quality control results for audit and traceability purposes

• Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, and engineering to ensure seamless material flow and operational alignment

Qualifications
REQUIRED:

• 2-3 years of experience in inventory management, materials handling, or a related technical role within a manufacturing or semiconductor environment

• Physical and mental stamina to manage daily operational tasks and maintain consistent performance

• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities

• Proficiency with inventory management systems

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Knowledge of Sputter Target specifications and Sputter manufacturing processes

• Experience with quality control procedures and documentation practices

• Proficiency in data entry and basic data analysis

• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams
PREFERRED:

• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities

• Proficiency with inventory management systems.
SKILLS:

• Inventory management skills

• Sputter process knowledge

• Organization & Time Management

• Microsoft Excel

Additional Information
WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
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Company Description
WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.
As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.
We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.
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