Summer 2026 Intern - Development Engineering - Tape Head Development (No Relocation Available)

Western Digital•San Jose, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Western Digital is on the lookout for an exceptionally talented Engineering Intern to join our Tape Head Development team. This is not your average internship; it’s a gateway into the thrilling world of engineering, design, development, and manufacturing. Open to all engineering majors, as well as chemistry and physics enthusiasts, we offer a unique opportunity to get your hands on real-world projects and make a tangible impact.

Requirements

Current BS or MS Student in a Chemical Engineering, or Physics program graduating in May 2027
A tech enthusiast with a burning passion for innovation and problem-solving.
Excellent communicator, ready to collaborate with a diverse team.
Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to real-world projects in a meaningful way.
Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in MATLAB, SAS, SQL, Excel, and or other data analysis tools
Located within driving distance of our Great Oaks (San Jose) office.
Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case).

Responsibilities

Dive into building and documenting cutting-edge Tapehead models.
Unleash your creativity and technical skills on new designs.
Collaborate with our top-notch engineering team for Failure Analysis (FA) on defects - be part of solving complex puzzles!
Develop and manage a sophisticated database for collecting and communicating FA data your work will be crucial for our decision-making process.
Become an integral part of a team that values communication, innovation, and teamwork.
Engage in a learning experience that spans various facets of engineering, chemistry, and physics in the context of data storage technology.

Benefits

paid vacation time
paid sick leave
medical/dental/vision insurance
life, accident and disability insurance
tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
employee assistance program
other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
tuition reimbursement
transit
the Applause Program
employee stock purchase plan
the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan