Job Specifications
At Western Digital, 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, Western Digital 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.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.
Job Description
Join Western Digital's HDD Integration and Head-Media Reliability team as an HDD Test Intern, where you'll support critical testing operations that validate drive performance and quality. Working within HDD Development, you'll assist senior engineers in test execution, learn failure analysis methodologies, and develop technical reporting skills while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge nanotechnology.
You'll work on Hard Drive Integration Tests and Head-Media Reliability Design of Experiments (DOE), supporting the validation of read/write head and media interactions that ensure drive reliability and performance.
HDD Test Maintenance & Execution – Assist prime engineers in running HDD integration tests and head-media reliability experiments; ensure tests execute accurately and troubleshoot issues as they arise
Failure Analysis – Learn and apply FA methodologies to investigate test failures; identify root causes and document findings for corrective action
Data Analysis & Reporting – Analyze test datasets using Python and JMP; generate technical reports and presentations summarizing test outcomes and engineering insights
Design of Experiments (DOE) – Support head-media reliability DOE activities to optimize performance parameters and validate component interactions
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
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Required Skills:
Foundational engineering skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and technical documentation
Proficiency in Python for scripting, test automation, and data processing
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with JMP or similar statistical analysis software
Hands-on involvement in engineering projects (academic or personal) demonstrating self-driven initiative
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies
Understanding of component testing, hardware validation, or storage systems
Additional Information
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.
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