Intern - Maintenance Engineer (Studying Master's Degree)

Job description

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

Qualifications

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 L ean, 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 at WD.

Our 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.