Intern - Equipment Engineer

Intern - Equipment Engineer Intern Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Engineering Support Work Location: Pasir Gudang WD Media Office--LOC_WDT_MY0101 Company Description WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today. We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Summary This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure to equipment engineering, automation systems, and Industry 4.0 initiatives within a high-tech manufacturing environment. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers to support equipment performance improvement through digitalization, online monitoring, smart device applications, and operational data analytics. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support equipment engineering activities including automation systems, data analytics, and Industry 4.0 initiatives within the manufacturing environment. Contribute to internship projects focused on equipment performance improvement through digitalization, online monitoring systems, smart device applications, and operational data analysis. Assist in developing dashboards and reports to visualize equipment performance data and support data-driven decision making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Equipment, Process, IT) to identify improvement opportunities and support IoT / smart device deployment. Participate in troubleshooting activities and document findings, standard operating procedures, and technical reports.

REQUIRED: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (final-year student), available for internship of at least 3 months starting October 2026. PREFERRED: Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) Mechatronics Engineering Automation / Instrumentation Engineering Computer Engineering SKILLS Programming and data analytics (e.g., Python, SQL, or equivalent) Dashboard development (Power BI preferred) Basic knowledge of automation and control systems Hands-on experience with IoT or smart device projects (academic or personal projects acceptable) Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment Proactive learning attitude and interest in manufacturing technology and Industry 4.0 Additional Information FOR JOBS IN THE US, PLEASE USE ALL 3 PARAGRAPHS. WD 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 person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s 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