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Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering
Western Digital Technologies INC · 🇺🇸 Pasir Gudang, Pasir Gudang, 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 roles35 certified filings for “Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering” (Industrial Engineers) in CA: $120k–$163k, median $145k. Most were filed at wage level II (44%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% 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: • Design, develop, and maintain control systems and automation solutions for manufacturing processes. • Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensors, drives, and instrumentation issues. • Optimize machine performance, reliability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for equipment failures. • Support new equipment installation, commissioning, and validation activities. • Develop and update electrical drawings, control logic documentation, and standard operating procedures. • Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to ensure operational excellences. This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum. Qualifications REQUIRED: • Master's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related engineering discipline. PREFERRED: • Knowledge of industrial networks, instrumentation, and electrical systems. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Good communication and teamwork abilities. • Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Mitsubishi, Omron). SKILLS • Strong foundational knowledge in instrumentation principles, control theory, and process automation. • Familiarity with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), SCADA systems, and DCS architecture. • Understanding of sensor technologies (pressure, temperature, flow, displacement, vision systems). • Exposure to data acquisition systems and signal conditioning. • Knowledge of calibration standards and metrology practices is an added advantage. • Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent) is preferred. • Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage. 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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In 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 compliance@wdc.com .