Job Description

At WD, 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, WD 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, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tooling & Equipment Support:

• Support design, procurement, and implementation of assembly tooling and equipment for BE HDD operations
• Maintain equipment documentation, specifications, and performance records
• Coordinate with vendors on tooling qualification and installation

Automation Projects:

• Assist in automation project execution from concept to deployment
• Support programming, testing, and validation of automated assembly processes
• Document automation workflows and create standard operating procedures

Smart Maintenance Initiatives:

• Support predictive maintenance program implementation
• Collect and analyze equipment performance data
• Assist in developing maintenance schedules and preventive maintenance plans
• Support IoT sensor integration and monitoring systems

Process Improvement & Sustaining:

• Drive KPI improvements (OEE, yield, cycle time, downtime reduction)
• Support root cause analysis for equipment and process issues
• Participate in sustaining activities for new processes and tools
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, automation engineering, AI robotics engineering, or equivalent experience
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Familiarity with automation concepts and control systems
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 concepts • Programming skills (Python, PLC, or similar)
• Knowledge of HDD Process & Technology, HDD Quality Management, ESD & Contamination
• Internship project experience with maintenance management systems
• Detail-oriented with project management aptitude

Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office; Solid work/AutoCAD/PLC and Python software knowledge preferred
• Data analysis skills (Excel, basic statistics)
• Demonstrate a good level of English proficiency (written / verbal)

Additional Information

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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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