Western Digital

[July Onwards Intake] Internship - Sputter Process Engineering

Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Hardware, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, possessing strong knowledge of sputtering processes and thin film deposition techniques, and demonstrating effective communication and teamwork skills along with the ability to follow cleanroom protocols and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

The Intern will assist in the operation and maintenance of sputtering equipment, collect and analyze data from sputter deposition processes, support process optimization efforts through data interpretation and statistical analysis, participate in experiments to improve thin film quality and deposition efficiency, collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot process issues, maintain accurate documentation of experimental procedures and results, and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sputtering processes, as well as participate in precious metal cost saving project and present findings and recommendations to the engineering team.

Skills

Sputtering
Thin film deposition
Statistical analysis
Minitab
JMP
Cleanroom protocols
Safety procedures
Data analysis
Process optimization

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

Key Metrics

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$927.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident, & disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.
Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.
Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.
The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.
Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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