Senior Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineering

Western Digital • Bayan Lepas, Penang • Posted June 03, 2026

About the Role

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Analyze reject disks using microscopes and advanced equipment (AFM, SEM EDX, Wyko, Zygo, OSA) to identify and classify defects.
  • Interpret defect analysis results, including SEM EDX data, and compile failure analysis reports.
  • Lead discussions with process owners on defect issues and work to address unknown defects.
  • Track and monitor yield performance using EIS and Spotfire, including viewing iris mapping and disk quality performance (KPOV).
  • Coordinate with FA Tech to ensure correct reject disks are pulled for analysis.
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve defect rates.

Qualifications

Required :

  •  Degree Holder from any Engineering or related field from a recognized institution
  • Min 3 year(s) working experience in Failure Analysis environment will be a...