Engineering Specialist III, Process Support

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Job Title: Engineering Specialist III, Process Support

Posting Start Date: 10/30/26

Requisition Id: 15333

Job Description:

About our group:

Johor Bahru Substrate (JBS) Plate Operation is a high-technology chemical-mechanical operation responsible for depositing nickel-phosphorus onto the aluminum substrate memory disks used in Seagate hard drives. Our team of more than 120 operators, technicians and engineers produces approximately 100,000 high-quality disks each day. We focus on delivering best-in-class disk quality at the lowest cost and in the safest manner, while maintaining a high level of motivation and integrity. We believe continuous learning, focus and hard work drive the success of the organization and the growth of our people. Guided by Seagate's core values of innovation, integrity and inclusion, we are committed to building a positive working culture.

About the role - you will:

• Perform routine tasks and monitor line progress according to the shift rotation schedule.
• Prepare plating chemicals for production use and handle raw plating chemicals in reservoirs located at the plating line.
• Conduct sample analysis for nickel, pre-plate and strip tanks, and update analysis data in the SPC system.
• Prepare laboratory reagents and perform process tool calibration.
• Monitor nickel bath parameters to ensure they remain within specification, including the dash controller and anodic system.
• Work with the equipment and process teams to improve tool stability and drive continuous improvement.
• Improve process OEE and Lean Manufacturing performance, reduce safety hazards, and support cost-saving projects.
• Ensure process flows, specifications, procedures and documentation are established and maintained in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Implement effective process controls to ensure product and process compliance and conformance.
• Execute process troubleshooting and follow up on quality issues.

About you:

• A Diploma holder in an engineering discipline; Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is an advantage. Self-motivated with a positive working attitude.
• A collaborative team player who demonstrates initiative and strong problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment.
• Willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift pattern covering both day and night shifts.
• Self-motivated with a positive working attitude.

Your experience includes:

• Hands-on exposure to plating processes and cleanroom operations is an advantage; candidates with one to two years of relevant experience are preferred, while fresh Diploma graduates are also welcome.
• Process and quality troubleshooting.
• Assisting engineers with process quality improvement activities.
• Familiarity with SPC systems, laboratory sample analysis or chemical preparation.
• Exposure to OEE improvement, Lean Manufacturing, process control, tool calibration, or cost-saving initiatives.

Location:

Seagate International (Johor) Sdn. Bhd

Location: Johor, Malaysia

Travel: None

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About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

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