Intern - Automation Development Engineer (Master's Degree)

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, which is part of the company's Early Career 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
• Collaborate 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, 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 proficiency in Python and/or R; working knowledge of SQL
• Preferrable: familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or big data tools
• Preferrable: experience with time-series data, anomaly detection or sensor analytics
• Preferrable: publication, competition recognition or open-source contribution in data/AI
• Preferrable: exposure to manufacturing or industrial data environments