Intern - Data Science

Job description

Job Summary

Western Digital's Manufacturing Engineering team is looking for an enthusiastic intern to assist in developing an automated Off-hold Tracking solution. The intern will support efforts to reduce manual data compilation in the Factory Quality Assurance Process (FQAP). This is a learning-focused role ideal for students eager to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world manufacturing setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in building a simple automated system to track Off-hold status and reduce manual compilation
• Learn and apply basic data extraction and cleaning techniques on FQAP-related data
• Help create simple reports or dashboards to display Off-hold tracking results
• Work with team members to understand existing manual workflows
• Support data validation by comparing automated outputs with current manual records
• Prepare basic documentation on the work completed
• Participate in team meetings and share progress updates

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Information Technology (penultimate or final year) Basic knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python or R) Willingness to learn new tools and technologies Able to commit to the internship duration (3–6 months) Good attitude, curiosity, and willingness to ask questions PREFERRED: Exposure to data analysis concepts through coursework or personal projects Basic familiarity with Excel (formulas, pivot tables) Some awareness of databases or SQL (even from coursework)

Interest in automation or process improvement SKILLS

Basic programming (Python, R, or VBA) Fundamental data handling (sorting, filtering, basic analysis) Microsoft Excel (intermediate level) Willingness to learn visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) Good communication and teamwork Eager to learn and take initiative