Summer 2026 Co-Op u2013 Preamp Characterization, ...

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, weu2019ve been doing just thatu2014our 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 Digitalu00ae, WDu00ae, and WD_BLACKu2122. 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 worldu2019s 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. Todayu2019s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. Job Description If you enjoy solving hardware problems, working in the lab, and turning measurements into engineering insight, this internship is for you. As a Preamp Characterization Intern , you will help evaluate next-generation analog front-end circuits used in high-performance data systems. You will collaborate with engineers to measure, analyze, and understand how new silicon behaves in real operating conditions. This role combines hands-on lab experimentation, data analysis, and engineering investigation . What Youu2019ll Do + Characterize next-generation analog front-end circuits using laboratory measurement tools + Perform electrical measurements such as gain, noise, bandwidth, and linearity + Develop scripts to automate test setups and collect measurement data + Analyze results to identify performance trends and anomalies + Partner with design engineers to help debug circuit behavior and improve performance + Document results and present insights to engineering teams This role involves significant hands-on lab work using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers to evaluate real silicon devices. _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._ Qualifications REQUIRED: + Currently pursuing a Bachelor's/Masteru2019s 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 in order to employ you now or at any point in the future. + 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 Additional Experience (Nice to Have) + Experience with network analyzers or RF measurement techniques + Familiarity with low-noise amplifiers (LNA) or analog front-end circuits + Experience with test automation or measurement scripting + Exposure to signal integrity or high-speed analog systems Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a personu2019s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the personu2019s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the

Created: 2026-03-10