Western Digital
Data Storage
Summer2026InternHAMRComponentTesting
“Summer 2026 Intern - HAMR Component Testing at Western Digital. Skills: Tribology, Head-Disk Interface, HAMR Technology, Experimental Methods, Data Analysis. Work with the tribological component testing team supporting Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology. Design and perform experiments to characterize tribological behavior of lubricants, overcoats and other materials relevant to HAMR head-disk interfaces”
Industry & Context.
Experimental problem-solving ability
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Currently pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Tribology, Physics, or a related fields, background in tribology, contact mechanics, surface science, or thin film materials, Ability to work hands-on with precision mechanical testing systems, Experience with experimental methods and data analysis, Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or similar
Nice to Have
Experience with surface characterization techniques, such as optical microscopy, SEM, AFM, surface profilometry, Knowledge of lubrication, DLC coatings, or surface engineering, Experience with thermal or thermo-mechanical effects in sliding interfaces, Background in statistical analysis or design of experiments (DOE), experimental problem-solving ability, Document results and present findings to the research and engineering teams, Contribute to development of improved test methodologies or reliability models
What You'll Do.
Work with the tribological component testing team supporting Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology
Design and perform experiments to characterize tribological behavior of lubricants
overcoats and other materials relevant to HAMR head-disk interfaces
Contribute to the development of next-generation storage technologies
Document results and present findings to the research and engineering teams
Contribute to development of improved test methodologies or reliability models
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Present findings to the research and engineering teams
Communication Scope
Present findings
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