Development Off Shift Engineer - Early Career

About our group:

Do you want to work on cutting edge technology that pushes the limits of what an industry can do? You will have the exciting opportunity to help push the areal density of Seagate recording heads in our Wafer Process Development team. Our team's mission is to develop new processes for state-of-the-art recording technology which encompasses all disciplines employed in semiconductor wafer processes performed in a clean room environment.

About the role - you will:

• Become familiar with a broad range of clean room technologies and will be given the opportunity to develop skills in several areas (including vacuum, CMP and/or photolithography technologies).
• Apply problem solving techniques to resolve operational issues with wafer unit processes and development of wafer flows to reduce wafer cycle time and scrap.
• Work with and learn from a team of experienced engineers and specialists with various backgrounds.
• Investigate root causes of process failures, coordinate execution of experiments, and conduct in-depth data analysis. 
• Participate in hands-on investigation and resolution of process issues with frequent factory-floor presence.

About you:

• Willingness and ability to work in a cleanroom.
• Communicate and work effectively across shifts with a diverse group of engineers and specialists.
• Able to work a 12-hour off-shift schedule alternating between 3 days on/4 days off and 4 days on/3 days off each week.  Shift will be weekend overnights (3:30pm-3:30am) Thursday – Sunday.
• Self-motivated, independent worker that demonstrates a strong work ethic.
• Learn quickly and adapt to the changing needs of a fast-paced development program.
• Clear written and verbal communication of results and issues
• Understand teamwork and are able work across shifts and across departments.
• Attention to detail and execution
• Desire to develop your abilities for long-term growth potential
• Strong data analysis skills

Your experience includes:

• Semiconductor processes: lithography, etch, plating, film deposition or metrology.
• Familiarity with coding
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or related field

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. 

The estimated base wage range for this position is $57,699 - $82,500. 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 employees, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, annual variable pay bonus, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, flexible and dependent care spending accounts, and health care spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, 120 hours of vacation, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company. #earlycareer #entrylevel 

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: Up to 10%