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Seagate Technology · 3 months ago

Optical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

positionBloomington, MN
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$22/hr - $36/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Seagate Technology is a leading data storage company, and they are seeking an Optical Engineering Intern for the Summer of 2026. The role involves contributing to process optimization of laser light paths and optical systems, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to process optimization of laser light paths and optical systems in a thin film HAMR recording head
Record and assemble data, analyze and interpret results
Prepare and deliver presentations explaining these results to engineers and managers
Interact with multiple teams including our Minnesota site and our Springtown N.I. wafer build site
Complete an intern project and present in an intern project session at the close of term

Qualification

Data collectionAnalysisCharacterization of lasersExperimental designAI/ML experienceInfluencing teamsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsSelf-starterFlexibilityRelationship building

Required

Current student pursuing a BS or MS degree in Physics, Lasers / Optics, Materials Science, or a relevant Engineering degree
Self-starter
Ability to be flexible in a workspace that can involve changes in assignments and priorities
Ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional teams
Strong communication and presentation skills
Data collection and analysis

Preferred

Some experience with characterization of lasers and/or optical systems
Experimental design is a plus
AI/ML experience is a plus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Participation in the employee stock purchase plan
12 paid holidays
A minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave

Company

Seagate Technology

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Seagate is a data storage and hardware company that offers hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and other storage solutions.
dateFounded in 1979
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.seagate.com

H1B Sponsorship

Seagate Technology has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (26)
2023 (51)
2022 (77)
2021 (68)
2020 (77)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4B
Key Investors
ValueAct Capital
2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2025-01-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.3B
2023-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.3B

Leadership Team

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Dave Mosley
Chief Executive Officer
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Stephen Luczo
CEO

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