Intern - Automation Development Engineer (Studying Master's Degree)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Data Analytics / Computer Science 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 graduate-level role is designed for students with advanced analytics or AI/ML capabilities who can contribute independently to meaningful data initiatives within a precision manufacturing environment. 

The intern will work on substantive analytics projects -- including predictive modeling, process intelligence, or automation initiatives -- under the guidance of senior engineering staff. Strong performers will be considered for conversion to the ECT - Data Analytics (Master's) track under the BEST Program. 

High-performing interns will be considered for conversion to the ECT - under the BEST Program. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Designing and executing an analytics or ML project with defined scope and measurable deliverables 
• Building or enhancing data pipelines, models, or dashboards used by engineering teams 
• Applying advanced statistical or machine learning techniques to manufacturing process data
• Documenting methodology and presenting results to engineering leadership 
• Collaborating with process engineers to ensure outputs are operationally relevant 
• Participating in structured internship assessments and IDP-lite development conversations
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.

Function: Engineering
Experience Level: Internship