Student Assistant (m/f/d) in the area of Device Modeling & Characterization at our location in Eindhoven (NL)

Company Description

At WD, 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, WD 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, WD 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

• Support development of compact models for VCSEL and photodiode devices
• Design and execute electrical and optical characterization tests 
• Collect and analyze device performance data to validate model parameters
• Assist in correlating physical device parameters with electrical/optical behavior
• Document test procedures, measurement setups, and results
• Create data visualizations and performance reports
• Support parameter extraction from measurements for compact models

Qualifications

• Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's degree in physics, electrical engineering, optoelectronics or a comparable technical course of study
• Basic understanding of laser diode physics and semiconductor devices
• Familiarity with electrical characterization methods 
• Data analysis and plotting skills using Excel, MATLAB, Python, or similar
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• 8 - 16 hours per week / 6 months
• Working in a dynamic, young, high-tech company 

Additional Information

• State-of-the-art working environment with the latest technology
• Early assumption of responsibility and varied tasks
• Extensive range of training and further education opportunities
• Respectful and appreciative corporate culture
• Complimentary coffee and water
• Flexible working hours

WD 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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