Intern - Automation Development Engineer (Master's Student)

About the role

Western Digital is recruiting a Data Analytics / Computer Science intern (Master's level) for its Head Backend Business Unit at the Thailand site (THO). This is a structured 3-6 month internship for students with advanced analytics or AI/ML capabilities who can contribute independently to data initiatives in a precision manufacturing environment. High-performing interns may be considered for conversion to the ECT - Data Analytics (Master's) track under the BEST Program.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute an analytics or ML project with defined scope and measurable deliverables
• Build or enhance data pipelines, models or dashboards used by engineering teams
• Apply advanced statistical or machine learning techniques to manufacturing process data
• Document methodology and present results to engineering leadership
• Work with process engineers so outputs are operationally relevant
• Take part in structured internship assessments and IDP-lite development conversations

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering with an advanced analytics/AI specialization (or equivalent experience)
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• Active thesis or project in ML, data science or applied analytics
• Availability for a 3-6 month structured internship

Required skills

• Advanced Python and/or R, working knowledge of SQL
• Machine learning model development and validation
• Statistical analysis and experimental design
• Strong analytical communication and independent project management
• Preferrable: cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or big data tools, time-series data, anomaly detection, sensor analytics, and exposure to manufacturing data