Principal Engineer PLC Electrical Engineer

Position Summary / 职位概述

Join our Sunshine Sputter Platform as a PLC / Automation & Controls Engineer. You will be responsible for the electrical architecture PLC software development and automation integration of advanced PVD and CVD vacuum coating equipment. Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams you will support equipment development factory deployment and sustaining engineering across our manufacturing sites in Shenzhen and Penang.

Key Responsibilities / 主要职责

• Develop and maintain Siemens PLC software for sequence control interlocks recipe management alarm handling and process automation.
• Design electrical schematics I/O architecture control cabinets and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Integrate and commission turbomolecular pumps vacuum gauges RF power supplies servo systems temperature controllers and other equipment subsystems.
• Support equipment startup troubleshooting process optimization and sustaining engineering to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Design low-voltage power distribution systems and select electrical components for control cabinets.
• Prepare and maintain electrical documentation including control specifications electrical BOMs wiring manuals operating procedures and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical process manufacturing and supplier teams to deliver integrated equipment solutions.
• Provide engineering support for manufacturing operations in Shenzhen Penang and other global production sites.

Qualifications :

Qualifications / 任职资格

Education

• Masters degree or above in Electrical Engineering Automation Mechatronics Control Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor vacuum coating or precision automation equipment.
• Experience in equipment development controls engineering commissioning troubleshooting and sustaining engineering.

Technical Skills

• Expert in Siemens PLC programming (S7-300 S7-400 S7-1500).
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical for electrical schematics I/O design cabinet layout and wiring documentation.
• Strong experience integrating vacuum gauges turbomolecular pump controllers RF power supplies servo drives and temperature control systems.
• Solid understanding of industrial automation motion control fieldbus communication and electrical safety standards.
• Experience with low-voltage power distribution design control cabinet layout and electrical component selection.

Language

• Professional English skills for technical documentation engineering meetings and collaboration with global engineering teams and suppliers.

Additional Information :

Western Digital 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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at  to advise us of your accommodation your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email .

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time