Sr Staff Engineer - Hard Drive Technology: Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) Team

About our group:

 

Our global team is responsible for the characterization and understanding of the recording physics and system reliability and integration of the Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology for hard drives.

 

Our specific group focuses on the Mechanical and Dynamic performance of the Head Gimbal Assembly (HGA), which is primarily responsible for the tracking/servo performance of the Read/Write Head in the Hard Disc Drive (HDD).

About the role - you will:

 

This role will champion the development and implementation of novel test methodologies to advance the understanding of HAMR system mechanical and electrical performance and reliability.  In partnership with design, you will characterize the performance of the newest HGA designs and interpret the results to guide the design direction of the recording head subsystem.  This characterization expands several technical fields, mechanics (resonance and modulation) materials science, electrical response to different signals, servo mechanical and hard drive data recording, among others. 

 

About you:

 

•   The candidate should be self-motivated with good communication skills and work well in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.   An insatiable curiosity and the ability to adapt to a fastmoving industry are highly valued traits.
• Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical measurement equipment is required, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, LDV’s, thin film sensors (anemometers and PZT’s), etc., including building/optimizing lab setups and performing comprehensive experiments.
• Experience or knowledge of Mechanical Dynamics concepts.
•  Knowledge or experience in Signal analysis techniques include spectral analysis, time-frequency analysis, wavelet analysis, digital signal processing, and filtering.
•  Strong programming skills (python, C++, Matlab)
• Knowledge or experience of Interferometer (WLI) systems or physics considered a plus.

Your experience includes:

 

•  Knowledge in data analysis techniques (JMP, Six Sigma,Clustering).
• Knowledge in measurement of physical characteristics.
• Labview, National Instruments, Wyko.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related background and 5+ years experience, or Master’s Degree and 3+ years experience, or PHD and 0+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience.

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 café, 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.

 

The estimated base salary range for this position is $126,894 - $183,363. 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.

 

Location: Normandale