Intern - Manufacturing Equipment Engineering (Studying Bachelor Degree)

About the Company

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology. WD offers an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms under Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. Together, we build the future of data storage.

Responsibilities

• Support design, procurement, and implementation of assembly tooling and equipment for BE HDD operations
• Assist in automation project execution from concept to deployment
• Support programming, testing, and validation of automated assembly processes
• Support predictive maintenance program implementation
• Collect and analyze equipment performance data
• Assist in troubleshooting, system maintenance, and enhancement of internal tools and applications
• Participate in the Early Career program with structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Informatics, Electronics, Software Engineering, or equivalent
• Internship/Co-op period is at least 4–6 months
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Demonstrate a good level of English proficiency (written/verbal)
• Willingness to learn manufacturing and production environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strong motivation and enthusiasm for professional development

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Programming skills (Python; PLC knowledge preferred)
• SolidWorks / AutoCAD knowledge preferred
• Data analysis skills (Excel, basic statistics)
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 concepts

Additional Information

WD is committed to diversity and an inclusive environment. For accommodation requests contact jobs.accommodations@wdc.com. WD will never request payment as a condition for applying; report suspicious requests to WD Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.