2026 Summer intern - Test Development Engineer

Western Digital • San Jose, CA

5d

About The Position

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. Job Description Responsibilities: Work closely with assigned mentor on test algorithm validations, scripting, test plan execution, and data analysis Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate hard disk drive functionality and performance Write and debug test scripts using industry-standard programming languages and testing frameworks Analyze test results and generate detailed reports documenting findings, anomalies, and recommendations Gain foundational knowledge of hard disk drive architecture, operation, and design principles Learn and apply cutting-edge data storage technology concepts and methodologies This internship provides an excellent foundation for launching a career as a test development engineer in the data storage industry.

Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of electronics and electronic signal measurements
• Proficient coding capability in C, C++, and Python
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis tools (JMP and equivalent platforms)
• Solid knowledge of statistical principles and methodologies
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven commitment and professional motivation to excel in a technical engineering environment

Responsibilities

• Work closely with assigned mentor on test algorithm validations, scripting, test plan execution, and data analysis
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate hard disk drive functionality and performance
• Write and debug test scripts using industry-standard programming languages and testing frameworks
• Analyze test results and generate detailed reports documenting findings, anomalies, and recommendations
• Gain foundational knowledge of hard disk drive architecture, operation, and design principles
• Learn and apply cutting-edge data storage technology concepts and methodologies

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees