Westerndigital

Intern - Data Science

Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia · On-site · Internship

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EmployerWesterndigital
LocationBayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeInternship
Employer posted2 months ago

Job Summary

Western Digital's Manufacturing Engineering team is looking for an enthusiastic intern to assist in developing an automated Off-hold Tracking solution. The intern will support efforts to reduce manual data compilation in the Factory Quality Assurance Process (FQAP). This is a learning-focused role ideal for students eager to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world manufacturing setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in building a simple automated system to track Off-hold status and reduce manual compilation
Learn and apply basic data extraction and cleaning techniques on FQAP-related data
Help create simple reports or dashboards to display Off-hold tracking results
Work with team members to understand existing manual workflows
Support data validation by comparing automated outputs with current manual records
Prepare basic documentation on the work completed
Participate in team meetings and share progress updates

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REQUIRED:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Information Technology (penultimate or final year)
Basic knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python or R)
Willingness to learn new tools and technologies
Able to commit to the internship duration (3–6 months)
Good attitude, curiosity, and willingness to ask questions

PREFERRED:

Exposure to data analysis concepts through coursework or personal projects
Basic familiarity with Excel (formulas, pivot tables)
Some awareness of databases or SQL (even from coursework)
Interest in automation or process improvement

SKILLS:

Basic programming (Python, R, or VBA)
Fundamental data handling (sorting, filtering, basic analysis)
Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)
Willingness to learn visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Good communication and teamwork
Eager to learn and take initiative

WD 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.

WD 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 WD 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 WD Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.

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