Intern - Maintenance Engineer; Studying Master's Degree

Intern - Maintenance Engineer (Studying Master's Degree)

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

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  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.