Intern - Employee Development Engineer (Studying Bachelor Degree)

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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

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Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Summary:

The Employee Development Intern Engineer will support the planning, execution, and evaluation of learning and development (L&D) programs for both direct and indirect labor groups. The intern will assist in competency mapping, training needs analysis (TNA), program scheduling, tracking training compliance, and developing technical and soft skills training content aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing training calendars and logistics for shopfloor (direct labor) and support group (indirect labor) training programs

• Support the implementation of technical upskilling, leadership development, and compliance training sessions

• Conduct training needs analysis (TNA) based on productivity data, quality results, and skill matrices

• Coordinate with internal trainers and external providers to align content and schedules

• Develop and update training materials, evaluation tools, and progress dashboards

• Assist in tracking learning hours, post-training evaluations, and impact assessments

• Participate in digitalization of learning processes and LMS data entry

• Provide administrative support in training audits and ISO/HRD compliance

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Human Resource Development, Education, or related technical field

• Preferably in 3rd or 4th year level standing

Special Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills (for handling TNA, scheduling, and data tracking)

• Knowledge of learning frameworks, basic instructional design, and training evaluation methods

• Familiarity with digital tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and preferably Learning Management Systems (LMS)

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and workforce segmentation (direct vs. indirect labor)

• Excellent communication skills (oral & written)

• Creative mindset for developing visual, engaging training materials

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams

• High sense of initiative, accountability, and confidentiality

Important Reminders:

• We provide free medical examination.
• We do not collect any original requirements.
• We do not collect any fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Additional Information

Western Digital 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.

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