Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician – China

About the role

WD is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician to join its China operations. You will be responsible for the full‑cycle management of vacuum sputtering automated equipment, ensuring reliable performance for AI‑driven data storage systems.

Key responsibilities

• Refurbish, install, and commission vacuum sputtering equipment and key components.
• Execute preventive maintenance plans, including annual, quarterly and monthly inspections.
• Participate in design optimisation projects to improve equipment reliability.
• Use internal AI tools to analyse operational data and diagnose equipment failures.
• Maintain spare‑part inventories and ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System (Quality and EHS standards).

Required profile

• College diploma or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation or related fields (technical secondary school diploma acceptable with strong experience).
• At least one of the following experience: automated equipment installation, automated equipment maintenance, or spare‑part repair and precision adjustment.
• Preference for candidates with vacuum coating equipment maintenance or independent equipment modification project experience.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of mechanical control fundamentals.
• Solid understanding of electrical control fundamentals.
• Proficiency with maintenance and testing tools, including jigs, fixtures and instrumentation.
• Experience maintaining vacuum sputtering automated equipment.
• Ability to use AI‑based analysis tools for equipment data.

What we offer

• A diverse and inclusive work environment that values different perspectives.
• Opportunity to work on real‑scale systems that power hyperscale data centers.