Intern - Automation Development Engineer (Studying Master's Degree)

atWestern Digital (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Data Analytics / Computer Science Intern (Master's Level) will join Western Digital's Head Backend Business Unit for a structured 3-6 month internship at the Thailand site (THO). This graduate-level role is designed for students with advanced analytics or AI/ML capabilities who can contribute independently to meaningful data initiatives within a precision manufacturing environment.

The intern will work on substantive analytics projects -- including predictive modeling, process intelligence, or automation initiatives -- under the guidance of senior engineering staff. Strong performers will be considered for conversion to the ECT - Data Analytics (Master's) track under the BEST Program.

High-performing interns will be considered for conversion to the ECT - under the BEST Program.

Key

responsibilities include:

  • Designing and executing an analytics or ML project with defined scope and measurable deliverables
  • Building or enhancing data pipelines, models, or dashboards used by engineering teams
  • Applying advanced statistical or machine learning techniques to manufacturing process data
  • Documenting methodology and presenting results to engineering leadership
  • Collaborating with process engineers to ensure outputs are operationally relevant
  • Participating in structured internship assessments and IDP-lite development conversations

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

REQUIRED:

  • Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering with advanced analytics/AI specialization, or equivalent experience
  • Completed a Bachelor's degree in a technical field
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and/or R; working knowledge of SQL
  • Active thesis or project in ML, data science, or applied analytics
  • Available for 3-6 months structured internship


PREFERRED:

  • Research or thesis involving machine learning, predictive modeling, or process analytics
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or big data tools
  • Experience with time-series data, anomaly detection, or sensor analytics
  • Publication, competition recognition, or open-source contribution in data/AI
  • Exposure to manufacturing or industrial data environments


SKILLS:

  • Advanced Python/R with software engineering best practices
  • Machine learning model development and validation
  • Statistical analysis and experimental design
  • Strong analytical communication - ability to present complex findings clearly
  • Independent project management with structured deliverables
  • High intellectual curiosity and research discipline
  • Strong written and verbal English communication


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Skills required
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Automation
  • Leadership Skill
  • Big Data
Experience required
  • any or no experience
Career level
  • Entry Level
Skills optional
  • Python
  • Cloud Computing
  • SQL
  • Amazon AWS
  • English (Very Good)
Salary
  • Negotiable
Job function
  • Engineering
Job type
  • Internship

Company overview

Size:500-1000 employees
Industry:Information Technology
Location:Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Website:www.wdthjobs.com
Founded in:2021
Ranking:4.5/5

WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterpr ... Read more

Why join us: Western Digital / WD is one of the largest electronics employers in Thailand located at Bangpain Industrial Estate (Ayutthaya) and Navanakorn Industry Estate (Pathumthani), , producing reliable and high performance hard drives for keeping users' data close-at-hand and secured; producing magneto-resi ... Read more

Head office: 140 Moo 2 Bangpa-In Industrial Estate, Klongjing, Banpa-In, Ayutthaya 13160
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