Fall 2026 Intern - IT Wafer Systems Automation

Western Digital • San Jose, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WD is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and enthusiastic IT Intern for the Wafer Systems Automation Ecosystem to join our dynamic team in San Jose, United States. This internship offers hands-on experience in supporting the transformation of the Wafer Mfg. Automation Ecosystem from legacy to modern platforms and automating IT processes and the Mfg. Tools Automation Platform using the latest technologies, including AI/ML tools and Agentic technologies. As a member of the IT team, you will collaborate with managed service providers and internal stakeholders to identify automation opportunities, help design, develop, and test IT solutions, and promote self-service capabilities to end users. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone eager to apply technical and communication skills to real-world challenges, drive innovation, and make a tangible impact within a global organization.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or a master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic programming skills, with knowledge of languages such as .Net/C#, Java, Angular, React, Python or JavaScript.
• Basic understanding of process automation, scripting, or workflow tools.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and cloud computing platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies (including emerging AI/ML tools) and methodologies quickly.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, organizational capabilities, and collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate excellent problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• No prior work experience required; however, relevant academic projects or personal initiatives are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and analyzing Mfg. IT application issues and help to fix or improve them.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for ongoing Wafer Mfg. Automation Platform IT projects.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of automated solutions using various tools and technologies.
• Support the development and delivery of communications and training materials to engage end users and increase adoption of new self-service options.
• Support the team in monitoring and optimizing existing automated processes.
• Work with IT teams and managed service providers to identify and document high-priority automation opportunities.
• Stay updated on emerging automation and AI/Agent-driven workflows and best practices to inform the Wafer Automation platform transformation roadmap.
• Drive personal excellence, including understanding self, professional presence & accountability, personal well-being, time management, and change agility.
• Invest in your career, including a learning mindset, performance goals and feedback, personal career development, seeking insights, and expressing gratitude.
• Communicate & collaborate, including building relationships & connectedness, being a team player, sharing your voice, global awareness, and effective presentations.
• Build an innovative mindset, including business essentials, data acumen, digital mindset, creative thinking, and problem-solving.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities to all applicants and employees.
• Non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
• Compliance with "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.
• Pay transparency policy available.
• Commitment to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.
• Opportunities for applicants with disabilities.
• Assistance for candidates to successfully navigate the careers website and hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed