Westerndigital

Intern - Maintenance Engineer (Studying Bachelor or 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 posted1 month ago

The Engineering 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 role is designed for graduate students who bring advanced engineering knowledge and research experience, and who are expected to contribute at a higher technical level than undergraduate interns.

Interns will be embedded in the THO Engineering organization, assigned a senior engineer mentor, and expected to lead a defined technical project with measurable outcomes. High-performing interns will be considered for conversion to the ECT - under the BEST Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conducting a defined engineering or process improvement project with clear scope and deliverables
• Applying graduate-level technical knowledge to real manufacturing challenges in slider/HGA operations
• Performing data analysis, technical documentation, and experiment design under mentor guidance
• Presenting findings to engineering team at mid-point and program close
• Contributing technical insights that can be carried forward post-internship
• Participating in structured learning sessions, assessments, and IDP-lite conversations

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REQUIRED:

Currently pursuing in Master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
Completed Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline
Strong academic record with active thesis or research project
Available for 3-6 months structured internship

PREFERRED:

Thesis or research project related to manufacturing, materials, process optimization, or precision engineering
Experience with experimental design, statistical analysis, or process simulation
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or quality engineering methodologies
Prior industry internship or research collaboration with a manufacturing firm

SKILLS:

Advanced technical problem-solving and research skills
Data analysis proficiency (Minitab, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)
Strong written and verbal English communication
Ability to independently manage a project workstream
Collaborative and professional conduct in a manufacturing environment

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.

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