What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Material Scientist Thin Film Processes Internship PhD Only position at Western Digital?
We are seeking a Material Scientist Intern to contribute to our development team in Fremont United States. This internship position focuses on the critical areas of materials synthesis modeling and thin film processes providing exposure to advanced materials research and Heated Assisted Magnetic Recording product development. This role is ideal for PhD candidates nearing graduation who have experience in one or more of the following areas : materials modeling atomic simulations molecular dynamics and density functional theory (DFT). The intern will work on advanced materials modeling projects leveraging analytical tools to predict material properties.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Work with analytical tools such as TEM SEM and AFM for materials characterization.
- Utilize atomic simulations molecular dynamics and DFT to analyze material behavior
- Employ opensource material databases to conduct rigorous predictions of plasmonic properties and utilize analytical tools to design and optimize plasmonic materials and processes
- Contribute to design and execution of experiments pertaining to thin film deposition and characterization
- Perform comprehensive material analysis using various sophisticated characterization techniques
- Systematically collect analyze and interpret experimental data to support ongoing research initiatives
- Engage in crossfunctional collaboration to advance research projects and meet organizational objectives
- Actively participate in regular team meetings and deliver formal presentations of research findings
Qualifications : Required :
Preferred :
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Additional Information :
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Based on our experience we anticipate that the application deadline will be 5 / 13 / 25 although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.
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Compensation & Benefits Details
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Intern
Key Skills
Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills
Vacancy : 1
