Intern - AI and Automation Engineer (Studying Bachelor's or Master's Degree)

At WD, 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, WD 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®, and WD_BLACK™.

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, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• AI-powered Vision Inspection systems in a live manufacturing environment
• The primary focus is machine learning and computer vision, with a secondary scope in software and web tool development for system monitoring.
• Develop and improve AI models for image-based product inspection, covering anomaly detection and defect classification
• Analyze inspection results and continuously monitor Vision system performance
• Support development of dashboards and monitoring tools for the engineering team
• Collect and prepare image data from the production line for AI model training and evaluation
• Collaborate with the team to identify issues and propose system improvements
• Document development progress, findings, and test results

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

REQUIRED:

• Currently pursuing a Master's Degree or A Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering (preferred), Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent
• Co-op Internship period of at least 4–8 months

SKILLS:

• Machine Learning or Image Processing experience with proficiency in Python; familiarity with OpenCV, PyTorch, YOLO, or PaDiM
• Foundational web development knowledge in JavaScript, MySQL, REST API; experience with Nuxt.js and Golang is an advantage
• Basic understanding of vision system components such as cameras, lighting, and sensors
• Quick learner with a positive mindset, strong logical thinking, and keen attention to detail
• Highly motivated for professional growth with good English proficiency and effective collaboration skills
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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