Intern - Manufacturing / Tooling Development Engineering (Start onboarding in January 2027)

About the Company

WD is a global data storage company offering HDDs and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers under Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. The company partners with large organisations and hyperscale cloud providers to meet data storage needs across industries.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of manual or automated tooling fixtures under engineer supervision
• Support engineering evaluations: tolerance checks, GR&R, basic DOE activities, and data collection
• Help prepare technical documentation: drawings, BOM updates, preventive maintenance sheets, setup sheets
• Support vendor coordination activities, including follow-ups, data preparation, and receiving samples
• Collect and analyze production or lab data to support tooling improvement projects
• Assist in preparing review materials (TDRD, FMEA, concept review slides)
• Support eTRF/ePDM updates and digital document organization
• Provide hands-on assistance in lab prototypes, basic assembly, simple measurements, and test preparation
• Coordinate logistics for small builds or prototype parts
• Provide guidance to local vendors to improve services and capabilities to meet factory demands
• Perform other tasks as assigned by engineering mentors

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or related field)
• No prior experience required; prior project work, university labs, or technical club experience is an advantage
• Basic understanding of mechanical or manufacturing engineering fundamentals
• Able to use CAD software (SolidWorks or other) at beginner level
• Good computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, data entry)
• Good communication skills (English is an advantage)
• Problem-solving mindset, fast learner, willing to take initiative and support hands-on tasks
• Beginner knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T; familiarity with ISO concepts is optional

Skills / Technical Skills

• Basic SolidWorks or CAD for simple tooling/fixture drafts
• Data collection, organization, and basic analysis to support tooling projects
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation (drawings, BOMs, setup sheets)
• Basic hands-on prototyping, assembly, measurement, and test preparation
• Vendor coordination and small-build logistics

Additional Information

• WD is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility; applicants with disabilities can request accommodations at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com
• WD will never request payment as a condition for applying or receiving an offer; report any such requests to the WD Ethics Helpline or compliance@wdc.com