Westerndigital

Intern - Automation Development Engineer (Studying Master's Degree)

BangPa-in, PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA, Thailand · On-site · Internship

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EmployerWesterndigital
LocationBangPa-in, PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA, 13160, Thailand
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeInternship
Employer posted3 months ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Data Analytics / Computer Science Intern (Master's Level) will join Western Digital's Head Backend Business Unit for a structured 3-6 month internship at the Thailand site (THO). This graduate-level role is designed for students with advanced analytics or AI/ML capabilities who can contribute independently to meaningful data initiatives within a precision manufacturing environment.

The intern will work on substantive analytics projects -- including predictive modeling, process intelligence, or automation initiatives -- under the guidance of senior engineering staff. Strong performers will be considered for conversion to the ECT - Data Analytics (Master's) track under the BEST Program.

High-performing interns will be considered for conversion to the ECT - under the BEST Program.

Key responsibilities include:

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Designing and executing an analytics or ML project with defined scope and measurable deliverables
Building or enhancing data pipelines, models, or dashboards used by engineering teams
Applying advanced statistical or machine learning techniques to manufacturing process data
Documenting methodology and presenting results to engineering leadership
Collaborating with process engineers to ensure outputs are operationally relevant
Participating in structured internship assessments and IDP-lite development conversations

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

REQUIRED:

Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering with advanced analytics/AI specialization, or equivalent experience
Completed a Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Advanced proficiency in Python and/or R; working knowledge of SQL
Active thesis or project in ML, data science, or applied analytics
Available for 3-6 months structured internship

PREFERRED:

Research or thesis involving machine learning, predictive modeling, or process analytics
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or big data tools
Experience with time-series data, anomaly detection, or sensor analytics
Publication, competition recognition, or open-source contribution in data/AI
Exposure to manufacturing or industrial data environments

SKILLS:

Advanced Python/R with software engineering best practices
Machine learning model development and validation
Statistical analysis and experimental design
Strong analytical communication - ability to present complex findings clearly
Independent project management with structured deliverables
High intellectual curiosity and research discipline
Strong written and verbal English communication

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