Salute to Service

Salute to Service

At Western Digital, we place high value on the experience and skills you’ve developed through your service to our country. We formed Salute to Service to engage and recruit veteran and military talent, because we believe you have what our company needs as a leader in data storage technology. We are excited to partner with you to bring the strengths borne out of your service into your civilian career.

Check out our openings across the company, from manufacturing and engineering to marketing, finance, facilities and beyond.

Our Support in Action

At Western Digital, we believe in the importance of supporting and promoting growth within our veteran and military community. Here are some highlights of our Salute to Service program.

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148 of our US

employees identify

as a veteran

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Nearly $700K in

charitable grants and

support since 2018

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84 military and veteran

non-profit organizations

supported

Veterans at Western Digital

Meet some current team members who proudly served their country.

Jan Melvin Pedroza

Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician 4

United States Navy Veteran

“Western Digital has allowed me to work with great mentors and trainers who continue to push me to be better. They recognized the mechanical skills and experience I acquired from my military service, which has immensely contributed to success in my civilian career.”

Mike Garlit

Manager 3, Program Management

United States Air Force Veteran

“Western Digital values and integrates the unique skills and experiences I developed in the military. They instill confidence and foster an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and veterans are respected as equals.”

Interested in a Career in Advanced Manufacturing?

Designed in partnership with the US Department of Labor and local workforce development boards, our Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program represents an amazing opportunity for military or veteran personnel looking to transition into a civilian career in manufacturing within a growing industry. As an apprentice, you’ll receive full-time employment, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits while gaining accelerated knowledge through college courses and on-the-job training in our cutting-edge clean room and wafer manufacturing facilities in California.

We hire for the apprenticeship program throughout the year. If you do not see a current opening, check back soon.

Join Our Talent Community

Keep in touch to stay up to date on the latest career opportunities that align with your skills and interests.

Awards and Recognition

Doing business the right way, every day is its own reward–but we’re thankful when others take notice.

Seven Seals Award (2021)

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

Above and Beyond Award (2022)

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

Pro Patria Award (2022)

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

Patriot Award (2022)

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

We.Salute Employee Resource Group

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The We.Salute Military Family Network Employee Resource Group (ERG) provides access to support, information, recognition programs and more to our military community, internationally. The Group’s mission is to ensure all our military veterans, active military guard and reserve, and military families understand their value to Western Digital as individuals who exemplify honor, courage and a strong work ethic.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about Salute to Service or other military/veteran programs and services at Western Digital, contact us at salutetoservice@wdc.com.

Find the Perfect Role

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status. We also prohibit harassment of any individual based on their protected class status. For more information about our non-discrimination and non-harassment policy, click here.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with a disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation, email us at jobs@wdc.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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