Summer 2026 Intern - SOT Reader Film Research
Western DigitalSan Jose, California, United States
Posted March 11, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Western Digital is a company that powers global innovation and pushes the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
Job Description
Western Digital is seeking a highly motivated Research Intern to join their team, focusing on Spin–Orbit Torque (SOT) thin-film development for HDD read-head magnetic sensor applications. The role involves collaborating with researchers and engineers to develop and optimize SOT thin film stacks, supporting thin film deposition and process tuning, and analyzing device performance and variability.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing BS in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or Mathematics or related field
- Knowledge of programming languages like Python or MATLAB and statistical analysis, and experience in system control and electrical testing
- Passionate about problem-solving, research, and tackling complex technical challenges
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
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
- 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 Applause Program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- The WD Savings 401(k) Plan