Summer 2024 Intern, Industrial Internet of Things

Company Description

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.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

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We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

We're seeking a highly motivated university student to join our dynamic IIOT and Analytics teams, offering hands-on learning experiences in the realm of Semiconductor Manufacturing and Factory Automation.

The IIOT/Analytics team helps create new and innovative solutions that utilize advanced analytics for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The position involves supporting upgrades to Silicon Valley Wafer Operations Systems to capture real time data from sensors which integrate with factory systems to proactively diagnose equipment Issues. Responsibilities also include data analysis using statistical & machine learning algorithms.

An intern on the IIOT/Analytics team will gain expertise in:

• Developing and deploying large-scale IIOT solutions.
• Experiencing a full project lifecycle from initiation through execution
• Deploying applications to the cloud and analyzing data on big data platforms
• Interacting with end users and translating their problems into actionable software solutions

Qualifications

• The preferred candidate is currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program majoring in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with an interest in Data Analytics. Graduation date should range between December 2024 and June 2025
• Must have programming experience in Python, SQL knowledge is a plus
• Experience installing and troubleshooting hardware, especially Raspberry Pi  devices and attached devices is a plus
• Preference will be given to candidates who will not require relocation to the San Jose, CA area. Relocation assistance will not be offered for this position.
• Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case to employ you at any point in the future required (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our c