Manufacturing/Tooling Development Engineering Intern

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of manual or automated tooling fixtures under engineer supervision
• Support engineering evaluations including tolerance checks, GR&R, and basic DOE activities
• Help prepare technical documentation such as drawings, BOM updates, and preventive maintenance sheets
• Collect and analyze production or lab data to support tooling improvement projects
• Support engineers in vendor coordination, including data preparation and receiving samples
• Provide hands-on assistance with lab prototypes, basic assembly, and test preparation
• Assist in preparing review materials like FMEA and concept review slides

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Basic understanding of mechanical or manufacturing engineering fundamentals
• Beginner level proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior project work, university lab experience, or technical club involvement
• Familiarity with ISO concepts
• Good communication skills in English

About the Company

Western Digital is a global leader in data storage solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology. We offer an expansive portfolio of HDDs and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers. At WD, we are a company of problem solvers working to build the future of data storage and fuel a brighter, smarter future.