China Intern - HDD Program Management

  • Intern
  • Business Function: Engineering Support
  • Work Location: Shenzhen Nanshan Office--LOC_HGST_Nanshan

Company Description

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, WD 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®, and WD_BLACK™.

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, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

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

Job Description

ABOUT THE TEAM:
We are part of Western Digital, focusing on product management of hard drive components, specifically magnetic heads.
Our team supports:

  • New Product Introduction (NPI), from development to mass production.
  • Sustaining Program Management (sPM), focused on improving and maintaining mature products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Support project tracking and coordination for product development, new product introduction, and mass production related activities.
2. Assist in organizing project documents, preparing meeting notes, and following up on action items.
3. Collect, consolidate, and summarize product test data and manufacturing related data.
4. Perform basic data analysis and visualization using Excel or similar tools to support quality and process review.
5. Support yield and quality analysis, identify trends, and assist in preparing summary reports.
6. Help document and track product related issues, including test anomalies and execution gaps.
7. Participate in problem solving discussions and support root cause analysis activities under the guidance of senior team members.
8. Collaborate with cross functional teams such as engineering, manufacturing, and program management to support daily project excution.
9. Gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, from development to production and sustaining support.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

  • Hands-on experience with real industrial products and processes.
  • Exposure to product lifecycle management in a global technology company.
  • Practical experience in data analysis and program management.
  • A meaningful internship project that can be showcased on your resume.

Qualifications

1. Undergraduates of bachelor’s or master’s degree student in Engineering or other related majors.
2. Basic proficiency in Excel, including data handling, charting, and simple analysis.
3. Strong willingness to learn, good sense of responsibility, and a proactive working attitude.
4. Good communication and teamwork skills.
5. Good English communication skills. CET-4 or above is preferred.
6. Exposure to Python or other data analysis tools is a plus.

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    WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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