Seagate Technology · 8 hours ago
Advanced Transducer Development Senior Engineering Manager
Bloomington, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$143K/yr - $209K/yr
8+ years expSeagate Technology is a leader in data storage devices, and their Advanced Transducer Development group is focused on developing new recording head technologies. The role involves directing a team of engineers and technicians to innovate and deliver advanced technology solutions while collaborating with various partner groups to address future product needs.
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Responsibilities
Direct the work of a team of engineers and technicians to deliver write head process solutions for Seagate’s advanced technology roadmap
Build and develop a curious, skilled and highly-adaptable engineering team with an innovative mindset and internal customer focus
Work with head design, wafer process development and production engineering partner groups to define gaps for future product nodes (typically n+3 and beyond)
Create and maintain a roster of development projects needed to close key gaps. Supervise project conception, prioritization, assignment and execution of projects with emphasis on technology readiness level 0 through 4 (conception through M0)
Invent and optimize novel unit process and integration modules required to support TRL level migrations
Engage with equipment suppliers for specification, demonstration, selection, and delivery of new process and measurement tools
Work with NRM partner groups to coordinate time-sharing of RD process equipment to support advanced project needs
Oversee support for wafer builds needed to achieve quality, velocity, shipment and scrap goals in pursuit of TRL closures
Participate in downstream data and failure analyses to inform unit process and device performance improvements
Support transfers of successful new technologies to product development team. Collaborate on tool configurations and consumables, conduct TRRs and coordinate training of product development staff to ensure independent ownership
Identify and drive external research collaborations on emerging paths
Create and secure intellectual property through patent disclosures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field and 12+ years of experience, or Master's degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field and 8+ years of experience, or PHD and 5+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience
7+ years' hands-on experience in device wafer processing, nanofabrication and/or advanced thin film materials development
In-depth understanding of wafer-scale unit processes (deposition, etch, lithography, wet processing, etc) and device integration techniques (CAD, targeting, defect resolution, upstream test, yield improvement, etc)
Familiarity/expertise with a wide variety of laboratory techniques and HVM-capable wafer equipment platforms
Leadership experience within a technology development organization, either in functional technical management or team leadership roles
Demonstrated success in innovation in unit process, module or device engineering, including a proven track record of delivering innovations from concept to proof-of-concept and pilot scale
Proficiency with statistical experimentation (including DOE design and analysis), clean room operations, SPC and other wafer factory systems
Preferred
Experience working cross-site and either mentoring or directing the work of junior technical staff is highly desirable
Benefits
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
Healthcare spending accounts
Paid time off, including 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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