Summer 2026 Co-Op - Read/Write Channel Integration

Summary: Western Digital is a company focused on powering global innovation through advanced technology. The Read/Write Channel Integration Engineer will evaluate new channel features, perform failure analysis, and develop tools for testing advanced digital signal processing chips used in HDD technology. Responsibilities: - Integration of vendor channels to maximize HDD read/write performance - Test HDDs in a hands on, lab-based environment, using oscilloscopes to aid in failure analysis (FA) - Develop and execute hardware test plans; summarize and present results within and outside channel team - Software skills required to support and develop effective test tools - Work closely with vendor technical support teams and our internal Western Digital product development teams Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience - Persistence on problem/issue resolution - Excellent communication skills and a good team player - Strong programming skills (Python, C/C++, Tcl, etc.) preferred Required Skills: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Python Important Skills: C/C++, Tcl, Failure Analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: Problem Resolution, Communication Skills, Team Player Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer 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