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At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and label defect samples to support machine learning model development
• Collect example defects to improve machine learning model accuracy
• Verify inspection machine readiness and measurement accuracy
• Improve usability of the auto-inspection machine
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate tool performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Work primarily in the production line environment
• Identify project risks and issues proactively
• Provide timely and effective solutions to minimize disruptions and ensure project continuity
• Maintain project schedules, track milestones, and ensure timely completion of tasks. Communicate deadlines clearly and follow up on deliverables to keep projects on track
• Gather and summarize data to support project decisions. Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations to communicate project performance and insights to stakeholders

REQUIRED:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optics, Physics, Computer science, engineering, or related field
• The internship period must be at least 4-6 months

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge in machine learning or optics
• Self-confident and able to work independently

SKILLS:

• Skill in make animations and presentations
• Demonstrate a good level of English proficiency (written and listening).

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