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Wafer Metrology Internship - Summer 2026

Location: 

Bloomington, MN, US

Posting Date:  Oct 9, 2025
Job ID:  13049

About our group:

 

Seagate's Wafer Manufacturing Operations Metrology/Test Engineering organization is seeking an Engineering Intern to conduct experimental trials and participate in continuous improvement projects during summer 2026. This position will be located in Seagate’s Bloomington, MN facility. 

About the role - you will:

 

  • Develop technical understanding of one or more metrology tools used in the wafer manufacturing process.  

  • Perform metrology recipe updates, gage studies & equipment improvement projects to support metrology improvements. This will include process-based experiments, data collection and analysis.  

  • Develop software tools as needed to complete projects and assist metrology engineers.  

About you:

 

  • Practical lab experience 

  • Statistics and Data Analysis experience using R, Excel, JMP or Python. 

  • May have experience with thin film characterization or deposition. 

  • May have experience with measurement and/or characterization techniques. 

  • May have experience with image processing and/or defect detection. 

  • Can effectively discuss technical concepts in both written and verbal communication. 

  • Must be highly motivated and self-directed. 

Your experience includes:

 

You are working on an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics and returning for classes in Fall 2026. 

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 $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

 

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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