Summer 2025 Intern, AI/ML for Semiconductor Yield & Quality Improvement

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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

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We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Fremont Wafer Manufacturing team is seeking a highly motivated AI/Machine Learning intern to apply the-state-of-the-art AI and ML methodologies for challenging yield and quality problems in high volume semiconductor manufacturing.

• Leverage big data analytics on datasets collected from processes, equipment, metrology, and testing across both frontend (wafer fab) and backend (slider fab) manufacturing.
• Contribute to predictive modeling efforts aimed at improving yield and quality outcomes.

This internship offers hands-on exposure to semiconductor manufacturing while providing an opportunity to make a meaningful business impact at Western Digital.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Expected graduation between December 2025 and June 2026.
• Hands-on experience with Python and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Knowledge of SAS/JMP scripting is a plus but not required.

SKILLS

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and self-motivation skills with a passion for tackling real-world engineering challenges.
• Well-organized and capable of working independently, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Candidates who do not require relocation assistance to San Jose, CA, are preferred.

Additional Information

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