Intern - Employee Development Engineer (Studying Bachelor Degree)

Company Description

At Western Digital, 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, Western Digital 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, WD_BLACK, and SanDisk Professional brands.

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, Western Digital 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

Job Summary:

The Employee Development Intern Engineer will support the planning, execution, and evaluation of learning and development (L&D) programs for both direct and indirect labor groups. The intern will assist in competency mapping, training needs analysis (TNA), program scheduling, tracking training compliance, and developing technical and soft skills training content aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing training calendars and logistics for shopfloor (direct labor) and support group (indirect labor) training programs
• Support the implementation of technical upskilling, leadership development, and compliance training sessions
• Conduct training needs analysis (TNA) based on productivity data, quality results, and skill matrices
• Coordinate with internal trainers and external providers to align content and schedules
• Develop and update training materials, evaluation tools, and progress dashboards
• Assist in tracking learning hours, post-training evaluations, and impact assessments
• Participate in digitalization of learning processes and LMS data entry
• Provide administrative support in training audits and ISO/HRD compliance
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Human Resource Development, Education, or related technical field
• Preferably in 3rd or 4th year level standing
  
  

Special Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills (for handling TNA, scheduling, and data tracking)
• Knowledge of learning frameworks, basic instructional design, and training evaluation methods
• Familiarity with digital tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and preferably Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and workforce segmentation (direct vs. indirect labor)
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written)
• Creative mindset for developing visual, engaging training materials
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams
• High sense of initiative, accountability, and confidentiality
  
  

Additional Information

Important Reminders:

• We provide free medical examination.
• We do not collect any original requirements.
• We do not collect any fees at any stage of the hiring process.
  
  

Additional Information

Western Digital 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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. 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.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digitals Ethics Helpline or email [email protected]