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Semiconductor Equipment Engineering Summer Intern

Location: 

Bloomington, MN, US

Posting Date:  Sep 19, 2025
Job ID:  12914

About our group:

 

We are responsible for the development and deployment of Wafer Processing equipment for manufacturing on our Photo-lithography, Electro-plating, CMP and Metrology equipment. Our department is in charge of the equipment performance to maximize uptime, throughput and yield as well as minimizing costs, rework and scrap.  These types of improvements come from interacting with the operators and technicians that use the equipment and performing analysis on a variety of different types of tool data retrieved from equipment monitoring devices.

About the role - you will:

 

  • Be responsible for development and deployment of Wafer Processing equipment for manufacturing, with a focus on integrating AI technologies to enhance performance
  • Passion for AI, robotics, and solving complex problems
  • Develop AI analytical tools to evaluate equipment performance and reliability to facilitate decision making
  • Analyzing historical data on tool parameters and maintenance records and integrating AI for predictive maintenance
  • Establish AI-driven programs and solutions for increasing uptime and for equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process.  
  • Provide technical support to the manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations, leveraging AI tools.
  • Explore opportunities of using AI optimization to ensure the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs.
  • Potential for collaborate on prototyping intelligent robotic systems
  • Potential for part time position staring in January 2026, full time internship over summer

About you:

 

  • Solid written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with a key interest in AI technologies
  • Driven to results
  • Passionate about technology
  • Critical thinker
  • Ability to gain agreements with cross functional teams
  • Analytical skills
  • You will possess passion and commitment for completing projects on time
  • Candidate needs to be highly motivated and be able to independently drive self to excellence

Your experience includes:

 

  • Proficient in computer programming languages such as Python, R, or Java, with a focus on AI and machine learning applications.
  • Hands-on experience with real robots
  • Prior research or project work in autonomous navigation or reinforcement learning
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s (3rd year) or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, electrical, mechanical engineering or related fields

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 $22-$36/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. #internship 

 

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!

 

 

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