Western Digital · 2 hours ago
Summer 2026 Intern - Hardware Development Engineering - Tape Head Development
San Jose, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerWestern Digital is a leading company in data storage technology, seeking motivated graduate students for their Hardware Development Engineer Internship. This role offers hands-on experience with advanced measurement technologies and contributes to the innovation of data storage solutions.
Big DataComputerHardwareManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Use state-of-the-art equipment to measure the span of magnetic recording heads, applying your skills in UV microscopy and laser interferometry
Accurately measure head deformations (both in-plane and out-of-plane) using advanced interferometry techniques
Conduct hands-on measurements on critical components like rowbars and modules, deepening your understanding of data storage hardware
Analyze measurement data using software tools such as MatLab and JMP to identify patterns and correlations, informing future technology developments
Propose experimental projects based on your findings, contributing to the improvement of measurement methods and our understanding of magnetic recording technologies
Use of AFM/MFM to characterize Tape head performance/design
Qualification
Required
Masters students poised to graduate between December 2026 and June 2027 from disciplines such as Electrical Engineering (EE), Physics, Mechanical Engineering (ME), or Computer Science (CS)
Proficiency in MatLab, Solidworks, and programming languages like C or Python
Hands-on experience with lab equipment, such as digital voltmeters (DVMs), oscilloscopes, and familiarity with soldering and working on detailed components
A passion for robotics, microcontrollers, and a drive to apply these interests in real-world scenarios
Preferred
Experience with Autodesk Eagle or Arduino IDE
Engaged with CNC mills, routers, 3D printers, or soldering stations
Benefits
Paid vacation time
Paid sick leave
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident and disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
Tuition reimbursement
Transit
The Applause Program
Employee stock purchase plan
The Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
Company
Western Digital
Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.
Founded in 1970
10001+ employees
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Funding
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