Intern - R&D Development (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 focus on contamination improvement projects within the production process and product operations. The role aims to identify, control, and eliminate contamination sources, enhance contamination removal effectiveness, and implement protection methods to ensure product integrity and reliability

• Work on project-based assignments focusing on contamination improvement in Production processes and products
• Conduct investigations to identify contamination sources and determine root causes
• Develop and implement actions for contamination control or elimination throughout the manufacturing process
• Evaluate and improve contamination removal methods to ensure process effectiveness and consistency
• Establish or enhance protection measures to prevent contamination during assembly, handling, or testing
• Collaborate closely with process engineers, quality engineers, and production teams to demonstrate and validate improvements
• Track, analyze, and report project results, including contamination metrics and process performance improvements

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Pursuing a bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry
• Internship student in the cooperative education program (CWIE) is required to have an internship period of at least 4-6 months

SKILLS:

• Familiarity with root cause analysis and continuous improvement tools
• Knowledge in Statistical Analysis
• Skills in Project Management
• Basic knowledge or interest in cleanroom operations, contamination control, or product cleanliness standards
• 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.