Manufacturing Specialist III - Weekday shift

Location: 

Bloomington, MN, US

Posting Date:  May 28, 2026
Job ID:  14450

About our group:

 

This position will be located at our R&D Facility in Bloomington, MN. Day shift weekday mornings, Monday through Friday.

About the role - you will:

 

This role is responsible for all aspects of the production process, which may include and are not limited to:

  • Running production 
  • Dispositioning M/Q's
  • Crib coverage (when needed) 
  • EO request system / need info / Trainer back up for requests 
  • Assist engineers on the floor 
  • Following up on quals/ Premeasure qual/ Kanban outs 
  • Training operator and other/new  
  • Cover leads when leads are not here / Cover areas when short on employees 
  • Monitor wip groups when needed 
  • PC buffer release 
  • Cassette clean 
  • Intransit lots / Wrong rack 
  • Other EO duties may include and not limited to:
    • Reticle activation/removals from/to iDurables 
    • Drift correction/ILW PM 
    • Help run PEALD and Qual tools to support PEALD|HPX 

 

About you:

 

  • Primary responsibility is to support production to the current process for a specified toolset or task.  
  • Work from controlled processes and engineering instructions to construct developmental assemblies, production assemblies, sub-assemblies and components.  
  • May perform a wide variety of tasks in support of developmental requirements in pre-production projects.  
  • Perform inspection of manufacturing goods during the manufacturing process.  
  • Complete engineering requests as needed in the request system.  
  • Work on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.  
  • Work production 20% of the time or as needed to meet shipping commitments.   

Your experience includes:

 

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.  
  • Prior experience working with Wafer Build processes required.  
  • Demonstrated experience working on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.  
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) are required.  
  • Prior manufacturing experience in a clean room environment is required.  
  • Must be able to work an 8 hour shift in a clean room environment.  
  • Must have the ability to work day shift , Mon-Friday
  • Must have thorough understanding of Seagate systems (MES, RHOWeb, Xsite, Toolview).  
  • Prior experience using computer systems and Microsoft office.  
  • Must be able to work independently or as part of a team to achieve goals.  

Location:

 

The estimated base wage range for this position is $23.48 /hour-$ 33.58/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 employees, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, 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.

 

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. 

Shift: Day shift / 5 days a week.  The hours are subject to change with or without notice at the sole discretion of Seagate. 

 

 

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape. 

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

 

 

Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.  We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. EEO Know Your Rights Poster 

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