Intern - Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering (Studying Ph.D Degree)

atWestern Digital (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Technical PhD Intern will support machining and lapping process development for next-generation wafer technologies.

  • The role offers hands-on experience applying modeling, simulation, data analytics, AI/ML, software, and hardware development to improve process capability, quality, and manufacturing performance.
  • Support machining and lapping process development projects.
  • Develop and apply modeling and simulation methods to understand process behavior.
  • Analyze process and equipment data using statistical and AI/ML techniques.
  • Assist in developing software tools, algorithms, and engineering analytics solutions.
  • Support experimental design, process characterization, and root cause investigations.
  • Collaborate with process, equipment, software, and data engineering teams.
  • Document and present technical findings and recommendations.


REQUIRED:

  • Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Data Science, or equivalent experience
  • Internship period must be at least 4 months; can be on-site at Bangpa-in, Ayutthaya


PREFERRED:

  • Research experience in machining, lapping, precision engineering, manufacturing processes, or advanced materials.
  • Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and process optimization.
  • Familiarity with sensor systems, automation, or hardware development.


SKILLS:

  • Experience in modeling, simulation, data analysis, or computational research.
  • Experience with AI/ML, data analytics, or predictive modeling
  • Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
  • Strong with Root Cause Analysis and Technical Communication
  • Strong written and verbal English communication


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Experience required
  • any or no experience
Career level
  • Entry Level
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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