Intern - Mechanical Design Engineer

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, maintain, and continuously update knowledge of component technology, manufacturing methods, and parts applications.
• Provide technical support and product-related information to colleagues and cross-functional teams.
• Analyze product performance and derive corrective actions (CA) for future product improvement.
• Perform design changes and engineering modifications based on lessons learned and identified issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure effective implementation of design improvements.

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of MS Office, SPC, Big Data platform, Minitab, JMP data analysis, MATLAB, Solidworks, GD&T, DOE, Mechanical Drawing Interpretation, and electro-mechanical troubleshooting.

SKILLS:

• Skills in Technical problem-solving
• Skills in Flexible, adaptable, and Service-minded
• Good English communication skills, verbal and written.

Additional Information

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