Summer Co-Op – Hardware Validation, Electronics Design Engineering

Job Description

Western Digital is committed to powering global innovation and technology that makes the impossible possible. We are a company of problem solvers, offering an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms under the Western Digital®, WD®, ™, and San Disk® Professional brands. We partner with leading organizations to enable safer, connected systems, power data centers, and meet the AI era’s storage needs.

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

• Work with internal teams and external suppliers to design and develop a high-speed mixed signal chip in the signal path used for recording and playback of digital information stored on a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• Perform component level characterization and complete evaluation of electronic devices
• Collect bench measurements of high frequency analog parameters and verify digital circuitry using third party and internal evaluation boards
• Modify existing test scripts and develop new test scripts for automation (Experience with Tool Command Language TCL is a plus)
• Complete HDD level testing and component level failure analysis
• Develop comprehensive test plans and prototype test solutions to verify component functionality
• Document experiments and publish detailed engineering reports
• Interface with chip designers, communicate findings, verify work-arounds and corrective actions
• Interface with internal functional groups locally and overseas
• Support HDD development teams to establish device settings and identify parameters to optimize system-level performance

• Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case (e.g., H-1B)
• Pursuing Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar) graduating between Dec 2026 - May 2027
• Strong analog knowledge
• Good understanding of RF design and measurement environment, knowledge of transmission line theory and interconnects
• Hands-on experience with high-speed high-frequency measurement tools (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, etc.)
• Ability to develop test scripts and automate measurements

SKILLS:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong team player who can collaborate with colleagues
• Knowledge of HDD operation and functional blocks of data path electronics is preferred
• Experience with VHDL, Verilog/System Verilog, and Model Sim is a plus
• Experience with CAD for PCB layouts is a plus

• Western Digital is committed to equal opportunities and will not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics. Our policies comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Western Digital provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact  with accommodation requests, including job title and requisition number.

• Pay position within the salary range may depend on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, location, and business needs.
• The posted salary range may be modified and applies to specified locations and remote work.
• Overtime pay may apply for non-exempt roles; shift differential may apply depending on shift.
• You may be eligible for bonuses under the Short Term Incentive Plan or Sales Incentive Plan, and possibly for participation in the Long-Term Incentive plan (RSUs or cash), depending on role and performance; eligibility varies by role.
• Western Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, FSA/HSA, EAP, additional voluntary benefits, tuition reimbursement, transit, employee stock purchase plan, and 401(k).
• Note:
  
  Compensation is earned, vested, and determinable as per company policies; bonus, benefits, and compensation may be modified at the Company’s discretion.

Notice To Candidates: Western Digital will never request payment as a condition for applying or receiving an offer. If you encounter such requests, report to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or