Summer 2026 Co-Op – Preamp Characterization, Electronics Design Engineering
Western DigitalRochester, Minnesota, United States
Posted March 9, 2026
Internship
About the Company
Western Digital has been a foundational provider of storage infrastructure for over 55 years, enabling the global data economy through reliable, scalable, and cost‑effective solutions. The company specializes in a broad portfolio that includes HDDs, Helium‑powered drives, NVMe, embedded and object storage, as well as cloud and data‑center services such as backup recovery, virtualization, and data federation. Western Digital’s focus on AI‑driven data environments positions it to deliver the performance and economics required to transform raw data into actionable intelligence. Its long‑standing reputation for durability and innovation distinguishes it as a trusted partner for enterprises seeking resilient storage solutions in an increasingly data‑centric world.
Job Description
Join Western Digital's Early Career program as a Preamp Characterization Intern to evaluate next-generation analog front-end circuits and work on hands-on lab experiments.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case.
- Coursework in Analog Circuits, RF Circuits, or Electronic Devices
- Experience using laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, or spectrum analyzers
- Programming experience in Python or MATLAB
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- 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
- Voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit
- The Applause Program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- WD Savings 401(k) Plan