Western Digital Summer Hardware Development Engineering Intern Mechanical 

United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs 

770100897

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position will provide the right candidate a window into what an entry level position would look like for an individual with superior technical skills, solid project management abilities, and an enthusiasm for success while being focused on efficiently spending time and energy to produce world class designs.

Candidate must be adept in using SolidWorks for part and assembly design as this is the key tool used in the ME department; design output will include native SolidWorks files and .stp files as well as 2D drawings with appropriate design tolerances and dimensioning schemes deployed. The ME design engineer will be expected to fabricate parts from multiple methods such as 3D printing, water jet cutting, brake press forming, and other more specialized methods as required. The engineer will be responsible for writing and executing test plans and reports to ensure designs can be tested and proven to meet design requirements with test reports a deliverable out of the process. Must be able to work on a project team that typically consists of cross-functional engineers with electrical, mechanical, firmware and manufacturing backgrounds at a minimum. As a member of the project team your creative thinking and judgment will contribute to the overall resolution of technical, logistical, cost, and schedule issues for the program. In this position, you will work closely with and be mentored by a more senior Mechanical Engineer to enable professional and personal skills growth.

REQUIRED:

• BS ME or MS ME graduating in 2026
• Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you at any point in the future required
• Relevant work experience in design and/or fabrication of self-designs
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, and supporting coursework with high marks in properties of materials, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, statics, dynamics, design of mechanisms including cams, linkages, latches, sheet metal, and molded parts
• Working knowledge of CAD software is a must (SolidWorks highly preferred)
• Understanding of electro-mechanical systems such as fans, power supplies
• Strong troubleshooting ability to debug issues while running in real time environment
• Demonstrated ability in creative problem solving and innovation
• Strong team player, effective communication skills over multiple platforms such as MSTeams, email and video conferencing
• Knowledge of Agile Development methods and self-managed development teams from design to production
• Some understanding of manufacturing technologies and methodologies
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on an as needed basis
• Ability to work in a machine shop, follow safety rules while self-fabricating components

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.