Seagate Technology · 8 hours ago
Thin Film Development Senior Engineer
Normandale, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $132K/yr
5+ years expSeagate Technology is a leader in storage solutions and is seeking a Thin Film Development Senior Engineer to drive the performance of their recording heads. The role involves developing novel thin films and processes, conducting material studies, and integrating new process modules into prototype builds.
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Responsibilities
Develop novel metal and dielectric thin films and processes for next-generation heat-assisted magnetic recording heads
Create new process modules using a variety of deposition techniques (PVD, IBD, evaporation), and optimize their performance with statistically based experimentation methods
Conduct detailed studies of material properties using microstructural, chemical, electrical and thermal/mechanical test methods
Interface with wafer process and product teams to integrate new process modules into advanced prototype wafer builds
Help assess the impact of new materials and processes on downstream head performance to drive process improvements
Mature baseline vacuum deposition processes to enable transfer into volume manufacturing
Manage the configuration, qualification and time-sharing of R&D deposition equipment systems
Work with deposition and metrology capital equipment suppliers to define hardware paths needed for advanced capability and manufacturability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or similar degree and 5+ years of experience, or Master's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or similar degree and 3+ years of experience, or PHD and 0+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience
Strong hands-on experience and in-depth understanding of the materials science, deposition tools and characterization of thin films
Proficiency with statistical experimentation including DOE design and analysis
Preferred
Particular consideration will be given to backgrounds in thin film nucleation and growth, microstructural evolution, plasma physics, ion-surface interactions and surface chemistry
Prior experience with clean room operations, SPC and factory system (desirable but not required)
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.
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