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Technician 4, Test Engineering
Western Digital Technologies INC · 🇺🇸 Bayan Lepas, Penang, MY
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 56 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Western Digital Technologies INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles5 certified filings for “Senior Engineer, Test Engineering” (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in CA: $92k–$153k, median $113k. Most were filed at wage level I (40%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Western Digital Technologies INC
The US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 56 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Set up, troubleshoot, and recover complex downtime issues for test equipment, including Testcell, Tester, Bagger, VDCS, and Conveyor systems, with minimal supervision. • Proven experience leading and supporting Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP) to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, enhance OEE, and optimize manufacturing processes. • Troubleshoot and resolve Testcell yield issues to maintain product quality, throughput, and equipment stability. • Conduct detailed investigations for quality incidents related to test equipment, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. • Perform product conversions, equipment setup, calibration, and optimization to support various production and engineering requirements. • Monitor and analyze KPIVs using tools such as KPOV database, OEE tracking, Maintenance Logs, and Digital Preventive Maintenance systems to identify trends and drive equipment improvement actions. • Drive and support equipment upgrades, automation improvements, reliability enhancement, and continuous improvement projects to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency. • Act as a technical trainer and mentor for test equipment, supporting upskilling and knowledge transfer activities within the team. • Perform equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and checklist verification in accordance with standard operating procedures and engineering requirements. • Support engineers in daily technical activities, machine evaluations, qualifications, and special projects. • Demonstrate strong critical thinking and troubleshooting capability in identifying complex equipment issues and making effective technical decisions under high-pressure production conditions. • Maintain strong attention to detail and observation skills to identify abnormalities, equipment degradation, and potential failure indicators early. • Quickly learn and adapt to new equipment, technologies, and manufacturing processes with minimal guidance. • Ensure compliance with ISO standards, documentation practices, ESD requirements, and manufacturing procedures. • Adhere strictly to all safety regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements, and cleanroom protocols. REQUIRED: • Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics and Mechanical. • 2-5 years’ working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. PREFERRED: • Experience with PLC basics and troubleshooting automation/controls. • Exposure to preventive and predictive maintenance tools • Experience with Test & Measurement equipment • Added advantage for candidates with hands-on experience in PCB repair and electronic circuit troubleshooting, including the use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, schematic interpretation and components replacements. SKILLS: Machine Installation & Commissioning • Ability to perform mechanical and electrical installation of test equipment and conveyor systems • Experience in equipment setup, alignment, and calibration per engineering specifications • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&ID diagrams, and wiring schematics • Familiar with utility hookup (power, vacuum, compressed air, chilled water) Troubleshooting & Fault Diagnosis • Proficient in systematic fault isolation using diagnostic tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, PLC diagnostic software) • Able to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum-related failure • Experience with alarm analysis and root cause identification on automated equipment • Capable of performing corrective and preventive maintenance (CM/PM) Equipment & Systems Knowledge • Familiarity with conveyo