Seagate Technology · 14 hours ago
Principal Hardware Development Engineer
Shakopee, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$159K/yr - $235K/yr
8+ years expSeagate Technology is a leader in data storage solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Hardware Development Engineer to join their Mechanical Hardware Engineering Design team. The role involves designing, developing, and validating innovative mechanical components for high-capacity disk drives, ensuring manufacturability and performance through collaboration and analytical methods.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and validate innovative mechanical component and assembly solutions for Seagate’s most advanced high-platter count disk drives
Design and document design solutions with SolidWorks CAD and in-house PDM software. Create solid models, drawings, specifications for mechanical components
Use analytical and/or simulation methods to determine the best design approach for disc drive parts and sub-assemblies
Lead component plus factory automation teams on best z height alignment solutions
Perform tolerance analyses on assemblies to ensure fitment and manufacturability
Conducts feasibility studies of new and modified designs
Design solutions that provide balance a variety of critical KPOVs, including performance, cost, Supplier friendly manufacturing, Seagate assembly manufacturing requirements, Seagate cleanliness requirements, etc. A key focus will be design for manufacture / design for cost analysis with internal and external teams
Analyze supplier and Seagate manufacturing component date and drive solutions for improvement
Develop and oversee engineering level validation tests for components
Conduct lab testing to verify component / assembly function using a broad range of electrical and mechanical testing equipment
Communicate technical information in writing and verbal formats
Assist with failure analysis activities
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate aptitude for mechanical design through industry experience or course-work projects
Leadership, decision making, strong initiative and problem solving
Clear and effective communication skills
Continuous learner
Knowledge of Solidworks, EPDM, and Windchill PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Sharepoint experience required
Component design using engineering modeling and analysis tools
Experience with materials, material properties, and component fabrication techniques (ie. Molding, casting, stamping, machining, etc.)
Experience with Seagate's PLCP development process
Leading and working with cross-functional engineering teams in a collaborative environment, in particular with global HDA and HSA Assembly, Supplier Engineering, Materials Science Labs, and Procurement personnel
Reporting, communication, and presentation of engineering design and analysis results
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in an Engineering related field or a Master's Degree with 8+ years of experience
Preferred
Experience working at the Core Team level to efficiently release new products and EC existing products
Experience with additional Mechanical CAD and PDM software
Smartsheet experience
Competency with Matlab and LabView for data acquisition and analysis
Competency with metrology-based measurement systems
Automation expertise
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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