Development Engineer II

We are hiring an entry level engineer to join the reader process development team!

You will contribute to new process development and materials evaluation that support the next generation of thin film magnetic recording head technology. Your work focuses on designing and developing advanced read transducers within the thin film recording head, using techniques and methodologies similar to those used in nanoscale semiconductor manufacturing.

• Provide support for the reader development team on critical processes during evening/night.
• Maintain baseline processes for our latest designs.
• Perform investigation of root cause process failure.
• Develop new best in class processes for future transducer designs.
• Design and coordinate critical experiments and provide in depth data analysis.
• You work a required second shift schedule, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. CST, as part of the regular expectations of the role.

• You work well in both small and large teams, and you take initiative on independent tasks to deliver meaningful results.
• You bring a broad engineering background and you have a solid understanding of vacuum deposition and etch processing.
• You learn quickly and adjust to shifting priorities with confidence.
• You communicate results and issues clearly within the team and you collaborate effectively with support, process and design groups.

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Materials Science, and Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering and 2+ years of experience, or Master's degree in Physics, Materials Science, and Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering and 0+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience.

You Might Also Have:

• Previous experience in thin film vacuum deposition, plasma etch, and/or ion mill is desired.
• Previous experience with the characterization thin-film materials and/or devices is desired.
• Previous experience with magnetics, magnetic materials, and/or magnetic devices is desired.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $74,609.60 - $106,689.44. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site cafe, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

Location: Normandale, United States

Travel: Up to 10%