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

About the Company

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

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 engineers in vendor coordination activities (follow-ups, data preparation, 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

Qualifications

Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or related field)

Experience: No experience required. Prior project work, university labs, or technical club experience is an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Basic understanding of mechanical or manufacturing engineering fundamentals
• Able to use CAD software (SolidWorks/other) at beginner level
• Good computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, data entry)
• Good communication skills (English is an advantage)
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
• Basic mechanical design concepts and understanding of engineering drawings & GD&T (beginner level)
• Able to collect, organize, and analyze basic engineering data
• Fast learner, adaptable, and able to work well in a team-oriented environment