Summer 2025 Intern, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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

As a Mechanical Engineering summer Intern here at Western Digital, you will have the opportunity to gain real world hands-on experiences and contribute to the daily activities required of a Wafer FAB Maintenance Engineering Team member of a Global Organization. Candidate will gain exposure to industry standard Wafer Fab production tools. Candidates will work closely with our team of experienced professionals, learning from their expertise and applying your knowledge to day-to-day activities and challenges. This internship will provide you with professional development, and valuable insights into the industry for your potential future career in Mechanical Engineering.                             

The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and collaborate effectively; they will demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

               Machine Shop

• Work with Lead Machinist on customer design/build projects
• Will learn Safety and Quality standards in tool component design, prototyping, and testing
• Using SolidWorks, experience 3D designs/printing, CNC machining, and hands-on fabrication of sub-assemblies
• Generate drawings with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Support reverse engineering efforts of components by assisting in measurements, data collection, and documentation

               Electronics Repair and Calibration Lab

• Gain knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control)
• Understanding of electronics integration into mechanical systems
• Learn how to calibrate Temp/Humidity sensors for Class 100 Cleanroom
• Diagnose and repair failed electrical components from Wafer Fab production tools
• Understand how to read/understand basic electrical schematics
• Work with Lead Machinist on customer design/build projects
• Will learn Safety and Quality standards in tool component design, prototyping, and testing
• Using SolidWorks, experience 3D designs/printing, CNC machining, and hands-on fabrication of sub assemblies
• Generate drawings with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Support reverse engineering efforts of components by assisting in measurements, data collection, and documentation

               Wafer FAB IT Support/Special Projects

• Will learn how to backup tool hard drives and also back them up in the cloud
• Engagement with Maintenance, Eng and SW Team on enhanced on-line Technician Certification process
• Track and generate weekly progress reports on Maintenance activities
• Work with Team to Generate and Create KPI (Key Performance Indicator) PowerPoint presentation for the weekly Engineering Status Mtg

               Mechanical Component Shop

• Remove mechanical components from production tools in a clean room that need servicing/repair
• Hands-on rebuild of mechanical components
• Gain experience of how mechanical assemblies’ work in HiVac production tools
• Lean how to leak check HiVac components once servicing/repairs are completed

               Basic Troubleshooting and Hands-On Preventative Maintenance of Production Tools

• Hands on basic troubleshooting techniques on production tools that have been called down
• Hands on experience with Maintenance Technicians on tool PM’s
• Observe tools being converted from 6” product to 8” product

               Factory of the Future – Maintenance Responsibilities

• Attend meetings on Predictive Maintenance activities

REQUIRED

• Current students seeking a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field with a graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026.
• Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case to employ you at any point in the future required (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)
• Candidates who will not require relocation to the San Jose, CA will be preferred

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 7/3/2025, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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