Product Development Engineer Internship - Summer 2026

About our group:

The Mechanical Product Development team is responsible for all aspects of mechanical product development within the recording head technology department (RHT).  This includes HDM validation, AAB integration, factory integration and performance / reliability assessments.  This team is made up of tribologists, AAB designers, product engineers and process integration engineers.

About the role - you will:

• Be responsible for developing a relationship btwn known contam/defect and documented process improvement actions.
• Perform coherent data analysis and develop transfer function between quality audit and head performance CTQs.
• Work with x-team to develop best practice for quality audit matrix and process CTQs monitoring.

About you:

• Enjoy solving highly technical and challenging problems thru hand on and data analysis.
• Attention to detail is critical to you.  
• You have a drive for precision, to meet very tight deadlines and a strong understanding for the overall project management side of production. 
• You have exceptional communication skills and a global mind set.
• Summarizing and presenting data are essential.

Your experience includes:

• basic understanding of contamination source and corrosion in industrial processes and cleanroom environment
• Understanding of data storage and knowledge of hard drive or semiconductor manufacturing process.
• experience with contam/defect/material characterization tool like AFM, SEM, Optical microscope, etc
• experience with test system (mechanical and electrical, etc)
• Strong experience in Python (numpy, scipy, pandas) and coding in Matlab
• Able to work efficiently with PC based programs for data analysis and with Google site for documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Guiding various internal functional groups on highly technical issues involving overall mechanical product design and performance. 
• Organize, schedule, and execute engineering projects in the cross-functional environment.
• basic understanding of statistics and six sigma methodology
• Pursuing master or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and enrolled in Fall 2026 classes. 
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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 $35-$45/hr. The individual base wage is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None