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Western Digital · 1 day ago

Summer 2026 Intern - Development Engineering - Tape Head Development (No Relocation Available)

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Western Digital is a company dedicated to powering global innovation in technology. They are seeking a Summer 2026 Intern for their Tape Head Development team, where the intern will engage in engineering projects, collaborate with a skilled team, and contribute to real-world solutions in data storage technology.

Big DataComputerHardwareManufacturingSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Dive into building and documenting cutting-edge Tapehead models. Unleash your creativity and technical skills on new designs

Collaborate with our top-notch engineering team for Failure Analysis (FA) on defects - be part of solving complex puzzles!

Develop and manage a sophisticated database for collecting and communicating FA data your work will be crucial for our decision-making process

Become an integral part of a team that values communication, innovation, and teamwork

Engage in a learning experience that spans various facets of engineering, chemistry, and physics in the context of data storage technology

Qualification

MATLABSASSQLExcelChemical EngineeringPhysicsAnalytical skillsCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Current BS or MS Student in a Chemical Engineering, or Physics program graduating in May 2027

A tech enthusiast with a burning passion for innovation and problem-solving

Excellent communicator, ready to collaborate with a diverse team

Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to real-world projects in a meaningful way

Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in MATLAB, SAS, SQL, Excel, and or other data analysis tools

Located within driving distance of our Great Oaks (San Jose) office

Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)