Full Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

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

Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated university students to learn and contribute hands-on while working with our engineering teams. This is a great opportunity to get exposure into the world of firmware validation and application engineering.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support test plan and check list preparation, including developing comprehensive test scenarios for firmware validation Assist in creating and maintaining documentation for test procedures and results Support hard disk drive performance testing and analysis, including running benchmark tests and interpreting results Collaborate with senior engineers to optimize firmware performance and functionality Support issue debugging and test reporting, including root cause analysis and proposing potential solutions Assist in the development and maintenance of automated test scripts using relevant programming languages Support engineering projects under the supervision of senior engineers, including firmware updates and new feature implementations Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies and tools Assist in setting up and maintaining test environments and equipment Participate in team meetings and provide regular progress updates on assigned tasks Assist in analyzing and reporting on firmware performance metrics and trends This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in firmware validation and application engineering while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

Candidate must possess or currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Computer/Mechatronics) or equivalent. Strong passion for hardware knowledge learning and firmware development. Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people. Able to work on tight project schedules and meet deadlines. Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.