Intern, China – Test Engineering

“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®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

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.”

Key Responsibilities

• Factory Data Analysis & Intelligent Solution Implementation:

• Analyze specific production processes (e.g., OEE, quality control, energy consumption) to identify business pain points. Use tools like SQL and Python for data extraction, cleaning, and analysis.
• Design and develop data visualization dashboards (e.g., using Spotfire,Power BI) to translate data insights into actionable information for onsite management.
• Research and apply advanced algorithmic models (e.g., time-series forecasting, anomaly detection) to real production data. Evaluate their business value and support the pilot implementation of "smart data" solutions.

• AI Integration and Adoption:

• Research the latest trends in AI applications within manufacturing (e.g., quality inspection, process optimization, predictive maintenance).
• Under the guidance of a mentor, contribute to specific AI adoption projects, such as:
• Participate in the daily operation of the test data flow, analyze historical and real-time data from operation
• Applying natural language processing to analyze equipment maintenance logs for root cause analysis.
• Utilizing machine learning algorithms for intelligent classification and root cause analysis of test results.
• Assist in evaluating the feasibility, cost, and ROI of different AI solutions and contribute to technical reports.

Qualifications

• Education: Current Master's or above in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in at least one data analysis language (Python or R) and familiarity with common data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
• Solid data processing skills and experience with SQL.
• Understanding of fundamental machine learning and AI concepts (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning).
• Core Competencies:
• Intellectual Curiosity: A strong passion for digital transformation in manufacturing and AI technology, with a keenness to learn.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Strong logical thinking skills to dissect complex problems and develop solutions.
• Teamwork & Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and business professionals from diverse backgrounds and communicate ideas clearly.
• Hands-on & Pragmatic Mindset: Willingness to engage with the factory floor and apply code/models to solve practical industrial problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project or internship experience in manufacturing, IoT, or industrial data analysis.
• Familiarity with bigdata cloud platforms
• Experience with data visualization tools like Spotfire or Power BI.
• Knowledge of time-series data analysis or predictive maintenance concepts.

What We Offer

• Cutting-Edge Project Exposure: Hands-on experience with real industrial big data and world-class manufacturing scenarios.
• Expert Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from experienced industry professionals to accelerate your growth.
• Competitive internship stipend and a supportive work environment.
• Invaluable industry network and a potential gateway to a promising career.

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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