Fall 2026 PhD Hardware Dev Intern – Systems & AI

Western Digital; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 57,859 - 77,145; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is inviting applications for a Fall 2026 PhD Intern in Hardware Development Engineering in Fremont. The intern will join the Hardware Development Engineering Team to gain hands-on experience with real systems and production support in a high-scale data storage environment.

The role targets PhD candidates in Engineering or Core Sciences, offering exposure to mask management, layer disposition, and cross-functional collaboration within WD's technology ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed PhD in Engineering or Core Science (e.g., EE, ME, Physics).

Responsibilities

• Dispostion of non-critical layers and assign ownership.
• Sustain layers owned by production to ensure smooth processes.
• Assist ME projects and support mask management activities.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Quick Situational Assessment

Communication & Presentation

Education

PhD in Engineering or Core Science

Job description

Western Digital is inviting applications for a Fall 2026 PhD Intern in Hardware Development Engineering in Fremont. The intern will join the Hardware Development Engineering Team to gain hands-on experience with real systems and production support in a high-scale data storage environment.

The role targets PhD candidates in Engineering or Core Sciences, offering exposure to mask management, layer disposition, and cross-functional collaboration within WD's technology ecosystem.