[July Onwards Intake] Internship - Pre and Post Sputter Engineering (Cleaning)

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

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Intern to join our Process Development team. This internship offers hands-on experience in engineering operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and process optimization. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support new product introductions, improve existing manufacturing processes, and contribute to cross-functional projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes.

• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting related to process performance.

• Participate in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

• Help create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flow diagrams.

• Maintain detailed engineering documentation and project records.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Current participation in degree program either in Chemistry, Material Science or Physics in the university curriculum and interest to pursue a career in engineering field.

PREFERRED

• Candidate with Media Cleaning experience/knowledge/OSA equipment will be an added advantages.

SKILLS

• Communication: To ask clear questions, report progress, and share ideas effectively with mentors and teams.
• Willingness to Learn: Shows eagerness to absorb knowledge, take feedback, and improve skills
• Curiosity: Encourages proactive exploration of how things work and deeper understanding of technical concepts.
• Teamwork: Helps collaborate well with engineers, designers, and other interns on group tasks
• Attention to Detail: Helps avoid mistakes and improves the quality of documentation or technical tasks.
• Problem-Solving: Supports initiative and logical thinking when faced with technical or organizational challenges.
• Listening Skills: Essential for understanding instructions, feedback, and team discussions

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 [email protected] 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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