Advanced Technology Development Internship - Summer 2026

About our group:

At Seagate our mission is to build the world’s best data storage devices. The Advanced Transducer Development group is a global R&D organization that develops new recording head technologies to advance areal density and enable Seagate’s HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 4 year+ product roadmap. Our process team uses state-of-the-art wafer fabrication tools and cleanroom facilities to innovate and deliver leading-edge writers and read sensors.  With an emphasis on proving feasibility of new devices, processes and materials, we help build Seagate’s future time-to-market leadership. If you are excited by innovative technology development, are naturally creative, and passionate about seeing ideas come to life then this could be a perfect fit to your research and development career.

About the role - you will:

• Help develop new wafer process and test methods for advanced recording head device wafers
• Work with the design and process development teams to translate new device concepts into feasible, predictive test structures
• Assist in development of new unit processes (deposition, litho, etch, CMP, wet process) needed to achieve component-level feasibility demonstrations
• Perform and analyze a variety of metrology measurements to assess geometric and physical properties of functional thin films and nanostructures
• Detect, pareto and help solve new defect modes related to new integration schemes
• Evaluate new process techniques for capability and manufacturability
• Perform work with team of PhD engineers and technicians in lab and clean room environments

About you:

• You are self-motivated, intellectually curious, able to work independently and have a strong attention to detail
• You are an honest and respectful team player, capable of working in strong partnership with a diverse group of engineers and technicians
• You are able to multitask effectively, maintain thorough documentation of results, and be able to clearly discuss them with other staff members in engineering and management forums 
• You are able and eager to work in a mix of clean room and laboratory environments

Your experience includes:

• Graduate course work with hands-on experience in wafer-level processing (semiconductor, MEMS, other micro/nano-scale devices), thin film unit processes (deposition, etch, etc) or advanced film/device characterization
• Knowledge of basic analysis and presentation software (Excel, Powerpoint, JMP…)
• Knowledge of standard statistical experimentation methods including hypothesis testing, DOE design and analysis and ANOVA (preferred but not essential)
• Prior experience working in an industrial laboratory or clean room environment (preferred but not essential)
• Pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Micro/Nanoelectronic Engineering, or related science and engineering fields and must be enrolled in Fall 2027 classes

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 $29-$46hr. 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