Process Engineer (Intern)

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

Job Summary

 

A Process Engineer Intern supports the Process Engineering team in optimizing and improving manufacturing cleaning processes. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to WDMCL, SMD, PSC, Cassette Washer, OSA, or Auto Titrator operations, assisting engineers with yield, cost, quality, and pph improvement activities. This role provides foundational experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment and develops technical competencies under the guidance of senior engineers. The assigned scope may be adjusted depending on the organization's business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Assist in cleaning process improvement activities for WDMCL, SMD, PSC, Cassette Washer, or Auto Titrator for existing and new products.
• Support data monitoring, collection and analysis for media cleaning cost reduction projects.
• Support Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) activities by collecting data and updating records.
• Participate in daily yield improvement meetings, weekly Cleaning Virtual Global Con calls and weekly Asia Cleaning Team Activities progress updates.
• Assist engineers in troubleshooting process issues and performing root cause analysis, while following all safety and heath guidelines.
• Support cross-functional coordination with FA, Contamination, NPI, and Development teams as assigned.
• Help maintain and organize process-related data, reports, and records.
• Conduct basic technical sharing sessions on assigned cleaning process topics.
• Support ISO compliance activities as directed by the engineering team.

 

Qualifications

 

REQUIRED:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Material Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

PREFERRED:

• Basic knowledge of wet cleaning processes, chemical handling, or semiconductor/media manufacturing is an added advantage.
• Prior laboratory or clean room experience is a plus.

SKILLS

• Communication Skills – Ability to convey ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing, at a basic professional level.
• Willingness to Learn – Eagerness to acquire new technical knowledge and apply it in a manufacturing setting.
• Teamwork and Collaboration – Comfortable working with different people and contributing in cross-functional team settings.
• Adaptability and Flexibility – Open to learning new tools, technologies, and processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Work Ethic and Responsibility – Dependable, punctual, and takes ownership of assigned tasks.

Analytical Thinking – Ability to interpret data and identify patterns with guidance from senior engineers

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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