About our group:

Seagate Technology Inc. is the global leader in mass data storage, helping the world store more data and harness its potential with breakthrough solutions. This role is part of the Wafer Equipment Engineering Services organization within Recording Heads Operations in Bloomington, MN. You will work in a high-tech wafer fabrication clean room environment, collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, facilities, and other departments to achieve world-class equipment availability.

About the role - you will:

• Manage a team of 9–17 equipment technicians by performing performance reviews, mentoring and developing team members, and addressing performance issues as they arise.
• Schedule workload and make daily resource allocation decisions to ensure all repairs and Preventative Maintenance (PM) are completed effectively while balancing competing priorities to support Process, Equipment, and Manufacturing teams.
• Establish action plans to improve or address shift performance against established metrics.
• Lead technicians in resolving unplanned down events and driving permanent Root Cause Corrective Actions.
• Collaborate with OEMs and external vendors to support tool downtime events, manage spare part orders, and review, approve, and archive Field Service Requests (FSRs).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and inclusion while promoting strong team building and collaboration.
• Provide a safe and secure working environment by working closely with EH&S.
• Use Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools to help control costs, reduce MTTR, and achieve equipment availability.
• Implement and oversee training programs to ensure all team members are properly trained, certified, and consistently adhere to established procedures and standards.
• Oversee management of technical resources including toolboxes, laptops, and related equipment to ensure optimal functionality and availability.
• A Shift: Mon-Wed, every other Thursday, 6:30am-6:30pm

About you:

• Strong functional management and/or team leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change in a leadership position with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong sense of urgency.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels from executive management to technicians.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, well-organized multitasker.
• Strong technical aptitude and high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and general PC skills.
• Ability to prepare, present, and discuss project plans and updates.

Your experience includes:

• Management experience preferred in managing highly skilled equipment technicians working on complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results while adapting to changing priorities.
• BA/BS in Management or Engineering, or AAS degree.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment.

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 $68,473.60 - $89,003.20. 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.

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None