Advanced Data Storage Material Discovery Intern

About our group:

The Advanced Data Storage Device Physics Group within the Seagate Research Group (SRG) is responsible for conducting research on advanced data storage and memory technologies through experimentation and physics-based simulation. The work performed by this team directly informs the Company's ten-year storage product roadmap.

About the role - you will:

• Apply AI/ML methodologies to accelerate materials-related research and extract insights from experimental or simulation data.
• Collaborate with engineers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds.
• Develop state-of-the-art AI/ML and data science solutions to optimize analytical workflows for complex datasets.
• Conduct literature reviews and propose novel machine learning architectures.

About you:

• Passionate about materials science and data science.
• Self-motivated, independent, and a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative with a growth mindset, willing to learn new concepts and comfortable working outside your comfort zone.

Your experience includes:

• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

• Solid understanding of and practical experience with machine learning and deep learning methodologies, including but not limited to DNN, CNN, Transformer architectures, Reinforcement Learning, Active Learning, and GANs.

• Background in materials science, chemistry, or data science, with practical experience in material metrology or chemical characterization techniques (e.g., Raman, XPS, XRF, GC-MS).
• Pursuing a PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Math, or other related areas. Must be enrolled in Fall 2026 classes at a US university.

Location:

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound. #internship

The estimated base wage range for this position is $22-$43/hr. The individual base wage is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible Interns, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the employee stock purchase plan.  Seagate also offers Interns 12 paid holidays and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave.  The benefits for this position are based on a 24 to 40-hour-per-week schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None