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 born 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.
148 of our US employees identify as a veteran
Nearly $700K in charitable grants and support since 2018
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.”
Livia Johnson
Manager, Program Management
United States Coast Guard Veteran
“Western Digital gave me a platform to explore a career path post-military transition and MBA. I joined Western Digital through a rotation program for MBAs and have been given opportunities to leverage my strengths while learning new functional skills.”
Brian Holmen
VP, Executive Compensation
United States Navy Veteran
“Western Digital embraces the team-oriented approach that I learned in the Navy and provides me with a platform to apply that approach in a complex and dynamic environment. Our corporate value statement literally incorporates this ethos: We Think Big. We Create Possibility. We Make It Happen. We Do It Together.”
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.
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
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.