Platform Prototype Development Intern

Responsibilities

• Design a showcase display prototype enclosure for an advanced intelligent storage platform
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate production designs into demo-ready prototypes
• Create and modify mechanical designs using SolidWorks
• Support prototype fabrication activities including drilling, routing, cutting, polishing, and assembly
• Perform mechanical calculations related to fit, articulation, tolerances, and load-bearing structures
• Participate in design reviews and prototype validation activities

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience using SolidWorks, CAD, or similar 3D modeling tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a lab, prototype, or fabrication environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Self-starter with strong initiative and eagerness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with program management

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation time and paid sick leave
• 401(k) savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement and various voluntary benefit programs

About the Company

Western Digital is a global leader in data storage solutions, providing technologies that power innovation across business, creative, and consumer sectors. From enabling massive data centers to meeting the storage needs of the AI era, WD is dedicated to building the future of data storage through cutting-edge engineering and problem-solving.