Intern - Maintenance 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.

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

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to C-Ent operations in the areas of Head Stack Assembly (HSA), automation projects, and smart maintenance initiatives.
• Develop and implement automation solutions involving PLC programming and microcontroller systems.
• Perform AI and robotics data analysis, including applications in deep learning and machine learning.
• Communicate effectively in English and collaborate closely with the Fujikawa/San jose teams
• Demonstrate a solution-oriented approach when addressing challenges
• Remain open to new ideas, training opportunities, and constructive feedback
• Continuously seek opportunities for self-improvement and professional growth
• Adapt effectively to changes in processes or company direction

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional careers by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

REQUIRED:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechatronics engineering, Electrical Engineering, AI Robotics Engineering, Automation engineering, or equivalent experience

PREFERRED:

• Strong technical skills in area of study
• Skill in presentation, QC tools, lean management, problem-solving and decision-making, innovations, and project management; computer literate, i.e., Microsoft Office, PLC, Minitab, SolidWorks, Power BI, and Spotfire; skill in basic programming (C, Python).
• Mini project experience in AI, Machine learning, computer vision and Deep learning
• Knowledge of automation, data analytics & smart factories.
• Demonstrate a good level of English proficiency (written/verbal)

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