Summer/Fall 2027 Co-Op: Channel Integration

Job overview

The Summer/Fall 2027 Co-Op: Channel Integration role is onsite in Rochester, MN. Compensation is not specified. Western Digital builds storage systems for data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure that support the data economy. The co-op supports evaluation and integration of hard disk drive read/write channel technology through lab testing, failure analysis, test-plan execution, and development of test tools. The work helps assess channel features and performance in collaboration with vendor support and Western Digital product development teams.

What you'll do

• Integrate vendor channels to maximize HDD read/write performance
• test HDDs in a hands-on lab environment and use oscilloscopes for failure analysis
• develop and execute hardware test plans and present results
• develop and support test tools
• work with vendor technical support and internal product development teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

summer/fall 2027 co-op

channel integration

rochester mn

western digital

hard disk drives

hdd testing

read/write performance

failure analysis

oscilloscopes

hardware test plans

test tools

electrical engineering

computer engineering

early-career development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement
• transit benefits
• employee stock purchase plan
• and 401(k).

Why this role

Part of Western Digital's early-career development program, with structured onboarding, mentorship, and a curated development curriculum. Applicants must be pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or have equivalent experience; programming skills in Python, C/C++, or Tcl are preferred.

About the employer

Western Digital is hiring for this role. Industry: Electronic Computer Manufacturing. Sector: 33.