Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) Media Research Engineer - Early Career

About our group:

You will be working in the HAMR Media Development & Product Integration group in the Recording Media Organization (RMO) at Seagate’s Fremont Research Center where we develop leading edge recording media technology for future hard disk drives from theoretical concept through technology development to product maturity. The team works closely with other departments in RMO such as equipment engineering and magnetic and recording test and characterization as well as with other Seagate Research and Development groups and external Research partners.

About the role - you will:

• Work closely within the process team to fabricate and characterize novel media structures for Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording.
• Use and develop magnetic, thermal and structural characterization techniques.
• Use and develop modern data analysis tools to compare measurements with modeling results to understand the underlying media Physics.

About you:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a creative environment.

Your experience includes:

• Solid understanding of and hands-on experience with thin film deposition tools, and a broad range of magnetic, thermal and structural characterization techniques.
• Some experience with magnetic sensors, magnetic memory, spintronics or magnetic recording devices is a benefit.
• Proficient data analysis skills with JMP, MatLab or similar software tools.
• Availability to start in Spring 2025
• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science or a related field.

Location:

Our Gold LEED-certified Fremont product-design campus drives innovation, bringing together a diverse set of engineering, design, operations, support, and administrative teams.  The site is equipped with a state-of-the-art clean room and lab space. On-site social activities are popular, including our annual BBQ, ice cream social, and holiday events. Wellness programs, gaming rooms, and the on-site fitness center help round out and balance your Seagate work-life experience, along with opportunities to give back to our local community.

The estimated base salary range for this position: $119,225 - $170,502. Actual salary range is based on the regional labor market of the role in the geography in which the position is located based on the requirements of the job and your skills. This posted salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, and Seagate reserves the right to adjust this range depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. 

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees; including, but not limited to, eligibility for variable pay bonus, 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, flexible time off/vacation, paid holidays and paid parental leave and well-being programs. 

Location: Fremont, USA, Research Center
Travel: None