Seagate Technology · 2 weeks ago
Senior Staff Engineer - Advanced Mechanical Technologies
Bloomington, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $190K/yr
6+ years expSeagate Technology is at the forefront of mechanical innovation in HDD platforms, seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to lead the design of next-generation precision mechanical and micro-actuated systems. The role involves hands-on, physics-driven design and technical leadership across disciplines, focusing on the development and validation of complex subsystems.
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Responsibilities
Own the design of head-gimbal assemblies (HGA), flexures, suspensions, and micro-actuated mechanical subsystems from concept through validation
Develop novel mechanical solutions to challenges involving bandwidth, resonance, stiffness, coupling, and robustness in precision motion systems
Apply strong fundamentals in dynamics, structures, and actuation to guide design decisions where empirical rules or existing templates are insufficient
Build dynamic and structural FEA models to predict vibration, modal behavior, and actuation response
Use physical insight to define boundary conditions, material behavior, and system interactions, ensuring models are meaningful and predictive
Close models through physical reasoning and experimental correlation, identifying when assumptions break down and refining them accordingly
Interpret results beyond solver outputs—explaining why a system behaves as it does and what must change to improve it
Design and execute experiments to validate dynamic behavior, including vibration, resonance, damping, and actuation performance
Lead model-to-test correlation using LDV, high-frequency instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
Treat model-hardware discrepancies as design insight, not merely verification
Serve as technical owner for cross-functional programs spanning R&D, manufacturing, and suppliers
Drive alignment across controls, materials, tribology, electronics, and manufacturing, particularly where subsystem interactions define performance
Use system-level physical understanding to resolve tradeoffs between mechanical dynamics and adjacent domains, with opportunity to grow technical depth in these areas over time
Communicate technical maturity, risk, and tradeoffs based on physical understanding and validated data
Develop reusable modeling workflows, simulation frameworks, and validation methods grounded in physical principles
Mentor engineers in mechanical dynamics, model construction, and experimental rigor, strengthening the organization’s technical depth
Qualification
Required
Advanced experience in mechanical dynamics, structural mechanics, and precision actuation systems
Demonstrated ability to apply fundamental physical understanding to: build and refine models, assess validity of simulation results, and develop new mechanical designs
Expert-level use of dynamic FEA tools such as Ansys (Classic/Workbench), HyperWorks, MATLAB, or equivalent—used as engineering instruments, not as black boxes
Hands-on experience with laboratory testing and validation of dynamic systems
Familiarity with LDV, oscilloscopes, function generators, and NI data acquisition systems
Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis, automation, and modeling workflows
Strong background in piezoelectric materials, micro-actuators, and material characterization
Experience with MEMS or adjacent micro-scale technologies
Application of data analytics or AI/ML to modeling, optimization, signal processing, or metrology
Demonstrated ability to bridge research, design, and manufacturing constraints in high-volume production environments
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 12+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 8+ years, or PhD with 6+ years, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
Eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-and long-term disability
401(k)
Employee stock purchase plan
Health savings account
Dependent care
Healthcare spending accounts
Paid time off
12 holidays
Flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy
A minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Company
Seagate Technology
Seagate is a data storage and hardware company that offers hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and other storage solutions.
10001+ employees
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