Western Digital Summer Intern Mechanical Maintenance Engineer 

United States, California, San Jose 

560547528

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Machine Shop

• Work with Lead Machinist on customer design/build projects
• Will learn Safety and Quality standards in tool component design, prototyping, and testing
• Using SolidWorks, experience 3D designs/printing, CNC machining, and hands-on fabrication of sub-assemblies
• Generate drawings with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Support reverse engineering efforts of components by assisting in measurements, data collection, and documentation

Electronics Repair and Calibration Lab

• Gain knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control)
• Understanding of electronics integration into mechanical systems
• Learn how to calibrate Temp/Humidity sensors for Class 100 Cleanroom
• Diagnose and repair failed electrical components from Wafer Fab production tools
• Understand how to read/understand basic electrical schematics
• Work with Lead Machinist on customer design/build projects
• Will learn Safety and Quality standards in tool component design, prototyping, and testing
• Using SolidWorks, experience 3D designs/printing, CNC machining, and hands-on fabrication of sub assemblies
• Generate drawings with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Support reverse engineering efforts of components by assisting in measurements, data collection, and documentation

Wafer FAB IT Support/Special Projects

• Will learn how to backup tool hard drives and also back them up in the cloud
• Engagement with Maintenance, Eng and SW Team on enhanced on-line Technician Certification process
• Track and generate weekly progress reports on Maintenance activities
• Work with Team to Generate and Create KPI (Key Performance Indicator) PowerPoint presentation for the weekly Engineering Status Mtg

Mechanical Component Shop

• Remove mechanical components from production tools in a clean room that need servicing/repair
• Hands-on rebuild of mechanical components
• Gain experience of how mechanical assemblies’ work in HiVac production tools
• Lean how to leak check HiVac components once servicing/repairs are completed

Basic Troubleshooting and Hands-On Preventative Maintenance of Production Tools

• Hands on basic troubleshooting techniques on production tools that have been called down
• Hands on experience with Maintenance Technicians on tool PM’s
• Observe tools being converted from 6” product to 8” product

Factory of the Future – Maintenance Responsibilities

• Attend meetings on Predictive Maintenance activities

REQUIRED

• Current students seeking a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field with a graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026.
• 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)
• Candidates who will not require relocation to the San Jose, CA will be preferred