HAMR Writer Photonics Materials Senior Engineer

About our group:

 

The Reliability Characterization and Analytics Group is responsible for the reliability analysis and failure characterization of the magnetic writer, near-field plasmonic antenna, optical waveguide, and semiconductor lasers to support Seagate’s industry-leading new Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) drive technology. We are looking for a materials engineer to join our team to assist Seagate in making the exciting transition to this new recording head technology.

About the role - you will:

 

• Evaluate reliability tests that effectively predict the performance of new recording head technologies in customer applications
• Analyse reliability data to make reliability projections of new designs/processes and identify potential failure modes
• Coordinate special FA characterization to understand the underlying material and physical processes leading to device failure
• Work on DOEs (Design of Experiments) to validate hypotheses of root cause mechanisms
• Collaborate with design and process teams to develop new materials, designs and/or processes that mitigate degradation mechanisms that result in improved reliability

About you:

 

• Insatiable curiosity. Adaptable to change. Innovative, always looking for ways to improve.
• Good communication skills to effectively convey ideas across a cross-function environment.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse workforce in Seagate facilities across the world 

Your experience includes:

 

• Knowledgeable in material/surface science and degradation/failure mechanisms of nanoscale electronic / electromechanical / semiconductor/ semiconductor laser / plasmonic devices. 
• Knowledgeable in failure analysis techniques, including SEM, TEM, EELs, EDX, etc.
• Proficient in engineering data statistics (inferential statistics, DOE design and analysis, regression, time-based series, etc.) is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering related field (i.,e Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer Engineering, Materials, Physics, or Information Technology) and 5+ years of experience or Master’s Degree in the same and 3+ years’ experience  or PhD and 0+ years’ experience or equivalent experience and education.

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 lunchtime? 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%