Support departmental objectives and daily test operations
Coordinate Glide and TDS processes, including spec enhancement, process improvement, and special rescreen specifications
Support continuous cost improvement initiatives related to test heads
Support continuous quality improvement initiatives especially analysis on customer returns.
Drive continuous test process and quality system improvement (e.g. SMART Test, CAS)
Coordinate Test Cell Controller processes, including recipe setup to meet product requirements and support engineering runs
Improve product quality through early detection, prevention, and post‑test failure analysis
Support continuous improvement of test quality triggering systems and media yield without impacting HDD performance
Ensure all test process indicators, triggering limits, monitoring, and reaction plans are adequate and effective
Verify, control, monitor, and propagate new processes and new equipment into PN Test
Coordinate deployment and updates of test machine, robot, and tester software
Assist engineers with daily operational support and special projects
Ensure compliance with ISO standards, documentation, safety rules, and cleanroom protocols

Diploma or Advanced/Higher/Graduate in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or related field).
4-5 years’ working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in process development and sustaining.
Familiarity with basic software troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation (process flow, circuit diagram)
Understanding of failure mechanisms and ability to isolate, detect, and correct process issues.

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