Intern, Wafer Systems Automation & IT Innovation

WD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

WD in San Jose, CA is offering an IT Intern role focused on transforming the Wafer Systems Automation Ecosystem. You will work on automating IT processes, collaborating with MSPs and internal teams to identify opportunities, design and test IT solutions, and promote self‑service capabilities for end users.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a CS/IT degree with basic programming skills and an eagerness to learn AI/ML tools.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic programming skills in .NET/C#, Java, Angular, React, Python, or JavaScript.
• Basic understanding of process automation, scripting, or workflow tools.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and cloud computing platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies (including emerging AI/ML tools).
• No prior work experience required; relevant academic projects or personal initiatives are a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, organizational capabilities, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and demonstrate excellent problem‑solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and analyzing manufacturing IT application issues and help to fix or improve them.
• Collaborate across functions to gather requirements for ongoing Wafer Manufacturing Automation Platform IT projects.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of automated solutions using various tools and technologies.
• Support development and delivery of communications and training materials to engage end users and increase adoption of new self‑service options.
• Monitor and optimize existing automated processes.
• Document high‑priority automation opportunities with IT teams and managed service providers.
• Stay updated on emerging automation and AI/agent‑driven workflows and best practices to inform the Wafer Automation platform transformation roadmap.
• Drive personal excellence through self‑awareness, professionalism, accountability, well‑being, time management, and adaptability.
• Invest in career growth with a learning mindset, performance goals, feedback, personal development, and gratitude practices.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively, building relationships, teamwork, and global awareness, and delivering compelling presentations.
• Build an innovative mindset with business essentials, data acumen, digital mindset, creative thinking, and problem solving.

Job description

WD in San Jose, CA is offering an IT Intern role focused on transforming the Wafer Systems Automation Ecosystem. You will work on automating IT processes, collaborating with MSPs and internal teams to identify opportunities, design and test IT solutions, and promote self‑service capabilities for end users.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a CS/IT degree with basic programming skills and an eagerness to learn AI/ML tools.