Intern - Materials Engineer (Studying Bachelor Degree)

Company Description

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.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

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, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

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

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking a Project-Based Engineer to join our dynamic manufacturing and operations team. This role focuses on identifying and executing improvement opportunities to enhance product quality, factory efficiency, and reliability performance within the HGA (Head Gimbal Assembly) operation. The successful candidate will drive projects related to key components such as Solder, Adhesive, PZT, Slider, and Suspension, aiming to elevate overall production capability and performance.

• Analyze current production processes and product performance data to identify improvement opportunities
• Lead and execute projects focused on key improvement areas such as:
• Defect reduction and yield enhancement.
• Product reliability improvement and drive failure reduction.
• Capacity and productivity improvement through process optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solution
• Apply structured problem-solving methods (e.g., DMAIC, 8D, FMEA) to address root causes and prevent recurrence
• Conduct trials, validate changes, and monitor performance against established KPIs

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, and nano engineering.
• Internship student in the cooperative education program (CWIE) is required to have an internship period of at least 4-6 months

SKILLS:

• Skills in Project Management
• Knowledge in Statistical Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Demonstrate a good level of English proficiency (written/verbal)

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.

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