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Spring 2023, Engineering Co-Op

Western Digital

Spring 2023, Engineering Co-Op

Irvine, CA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Western Digital®

    The next big thing in data is you!

    We create environments for you to thrive. The growing diversity of data creates an exponential amount of new possibilities – for the world, our company, and you. You’ll be part of a team driving the innovations necessary to outpace new demands and challenges everywhere data lives, from sensors to mobile devices to the cloud. We’ve only started to scratch the surface of what data can do. You can help unlock its full potential.

    We are seeking highly motivated students to be a part of our RAMP (Spring/Summer 2023 Co-Op) program. These paid opportunities are designed to jump-start your career, offering on-the-job training and a robust summer of events.  As a RAMP participant, you'll work alongside technology industry professionals on real-world projects, giving you the tools and experience to get your career off the ground.  Additionally, Ramp participants will attend networking events, participate in workshops, and present to the WD leadership team.

    We are seeking highly motivated university students to learn and contribute hands-on with our HDD engineering teams for an 8-month Co-Op. Current students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field and graduating December 2023 and beyond are encouraged to apply. 

    We are recruiting for the following areas where you can be hired into a role within the group:  

    • FIRMWARE DEVELOPMENT CO-OP ENGINEER - As a Firmware Development Co-Op Engineer, you will be part of a team of growth minded problem solvers that are bringing to life world-class performance SSDs for our Enterprise customers. In this role, you will learn and develop protocol-based firmware using C/C++ and Python, work with team members to support and enhance CI test infrastructure, triage and debug complex firmware bugs, and develop firmware specification documents. 

    • FIRMWARE VALIDATION CO-OP ENGINEERING - As a Firmware Validation intern, you will work with some of the best brains in the storage and drive industries. This strong and capable group enables quality firmware for Western Digital’s competitive and successful enterprise HDD products. This team’s work involves validation of firmware through shift-left testing and the design, development, and review of tools and scripts to measure and improve efficiency.  This opportunity will give you exposure to a wide range of topics and is highly cross-functional with the opportunity to learn beyond the team’s main focus.  This role is ideal for a motivated independent problem solver, with strong technical knowledge and communication skills.

    • SOC/ASIC CO-OP ENGINEER - When working with the SoC Development team, you will get involved in many aspects of SoC/ASIC development. You get exposure to state-of-the-art silicon technologies which contribute to the success of industry leading data storage control SoC’s that get deployed into high volume consumer and enterprise products. In this role you will develop, test and support UVM test benches for SoC level verification, testplan documentation and code reviews, and simulate and debug RTL and digital circuits. 

    • SYSTEM INTEGRATION TEST CO-OP ENGINEER - The SIT Lab team   verifies the compatibility of enterprise (server) hard disk and solid-state drives in our customers’ operating environments. System Integration Engineers are responsible for configuring the drives and systems for test, then monitoring and analyzing drive logs, system logs, bus signals, etc. to determine test status. 

    • ELECTRONICS INTEGRATION CO-OP ENGINEER - The Hardware Development team is responsible for converting technology into products by integrating all the engineering components and makes them work together for the first time. Learn how to bring-up and validation of the controllers (SoC/ASICs), work with the firmware teams to ensure new hardware features are correctly implemented, determine root cause for hardware failures, and more.

     

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Minimum educational requirements

    • Working towards BS in related field (CS, CE, CSE, EE)

    Required:

    • Minimum GPA of 3.0
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong technical skills in area of study
    • Interest in HDD, flash, semiconductor, components, nonvolatile memory industry
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications 
    • Interest in data analysis
    • Course work in/projects with real-time embedded system
    • Fluency with programming languages such as C/C++
    • Software testing background with experience developing automated test script and experience with test development, test plan creation, and developing automation software is strongly desired 
    • Bonus (not required): knowledge/experience with interface bus analyzers, SATA/SAS, script languages such as Python, usage of MatLab
    • These positions range from a 4-month to 8-month Co-Op position in Rochester, MN or Irvine, CA starting January 2023

     

    Additional Information

    Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

    Part of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace includes ensuring that all qualified applicants and employees are provided equal consideration for any available opportunity. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with a disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation, email us at Careers.Accommodations@WDC.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS DETAILS

    • An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
    • The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Colorado or remote jobs that can be performed in Colorado.  This range may be modified in the future.
    • If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.  You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
    • You will also be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan and may be eligible to receive equity awards under our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs), pursuant to the terms of these programs.  RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
    • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Virgin Pulse Program; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
    • Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
  • Industry
    Manufacturing