Sr Engineering Specialist (RHT Development Operations

About our group:

Mechanical Development Verification Test (mDVT) will support mechanical design change validation, FA (Failure analysis) and qualify at the M1 level (Maturity Level 1) for Drive/Component level test development. We work closely with the Mechanical Design team at Normandale, USA and Asia for support test experiments and deliver summary results.

Mechanical Development Verification Test (mDVT) (Failure Analysis) M1 (Maturity Level 1) (Normandale)

About the role - you will:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain complex manufacturing equipment and tools used in mechanical design verification testing.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and equipment-related issues.
• Support engineering teams in process improvement, yield enhancement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Assist in the setup and qualification of new tools, processes, and products.
• Train and mentor junior technicians and operators on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and cleanroom protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, including logs, reports, and data entry into the lab tracking systems.

• (SOPs)

About you:

• High Vocational Certificate or bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in HDD or semiconductor industry.
• Strong hands-on experience with precision tools, microscopes, and automated equipment.
• Familiarity with SPC, FMEA, 5 Why, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom and shift-based environment.

• (.)
• 5 HDD
• SPC, FMEA, 5 Why

Your experience includes:

• Experience with AFM, SEM, or other metrology tools.
• Knowledge of firmware loading, slider bonding, or head gimbal assembly processes.
• Basic programming or scripting skills for equipment automation (e.g., Python, LabVIEW) is a plus.

• AFM, SEM
• ( Python, LabVIEW)

Location:

Home to 4,000+ employees, our Teparuk site produces nano-recording heads, a crucial component of the read/write functionality of a hard disk drive. Our Teparuk facility is a fun and active site. Here at work you and your colleagues can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our 24-7 on-site canteen and coffee shop. Get in a few laps around our running track or enjoy volleyball, ping pong, badminton or football through our on-site gymnasium and fitness center. We also offer music, dance and yoga activities. Enjoy many on-site festivals and celebrations as well as opportunities to give back to the local community.

4,000 / 24 / (ERGs) (SWLN),

Location: Teparuk Thailand
Travel: None