5054 SSW Engineer Intern

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. invites engineering interns to join the Self Servo-Write Development Group in San Jose this summer. You will explore HDD servo control systems, work with an international technology team, and gain hands‑on experience in real product development.

The role focuses on MATLAB-based analysis tools, embedded firmware, and data-driven optimization. You will contribute to projects, receive feedback through design reviews, and develop technical skills in servo

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Engineering degree with a solid background in servo control
• Interested in a career in embedded control systems
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects
• Familiarity with analysis and data visualization tools such as MATLAB or Octave
• Strong embedded coding skills

Responsibilities

• Upgrade, test and validate MATLAB-based HDD servo system analysis tools.
• Characterize HDD self-servo write subsystem performance under varying conditions using lab data.
• Optimize servo control system parameters using automated tuning technologies.
• Produce embedded firmware and participate in peer design reviews with documentation.

Skills

Servo control

Embedded systems

Data analysis

MATLAB

Education

Engineering degree student

Tools

MATLAB

Octave

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Self Servo-Write Development Group at TAEC is responsible for developing innovative SSW process technology and integrating these processes into new Toshiba HDD production. The ideal candidate for this position will be a self-driven engineering student pursuing a career in Automatic Control Systems development. Spend the summer exploring HDD servo control systems and challenges in a professional advanced product development environment. Bring a fresh perspective while working with an accomplished international technology development team!

POTENTIAL PROJECTS:

• Upgrade, test and validate a new generation of MATLAB-based HDD servo system analysis and diagnostic tools.
• Characterize HDD self-servo write subsystem performance characteristics under varying physical conditions through lab-based data collection and analysis, reporting and reviewing your results with the development team.
• Optimize servo control system parameters utilizing automated tuning technologies, reporting and reviewing your results with the development team.
• Produce quality embedded firmware, participate in peer design reviews and provide supporting documentation of advanced SSW processes functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing an Engineering degree with a solid background in servo control, ideally including graduate level coursework
• Interested in a career in embedded control systems
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects while maintaining strong interpersonal and communications skills in a collaborative development environment.
• Familiarity with analysis and data visualization tools such as MATLAB or Octave
• Strong embedded coding skills

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including: Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Salary Range: $52/hr - $55/hr