2D Material Scientist Intern - 3 months

About our group:

Our research and development group are essential to our mission of building the world's best storage technologies. You will work as part of an established team reporting to the Research & Development Manager defining and driving leading edge technologies for future data storage technologies and products. If you are excited by innovative technologies, are naturally creative and passionate about seeing ideas come to life then this just might be the perfect start to your research and development career. 

About the role - you will:

Leveraging our high-tech clean room fabrication facility using the most advanced manufacturing processes and design tools you will be part of the research and development team responsible for 2D materials, film synthesis, transfer processes, device build and test of emerging technologies to meet specific performance and reliability product roadmap requirements.

The placement dates for this role are Summer / Autumn 2025. This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week, on-site working, Monday to Friday. 

You will:

•    Fabricate & characterise 2D materials.
•    Evaluate and improve the transfer process for 2D materials. 
•    Build devices to measure performance using inhouse capabilities.
•    Develop processes in areas of photolithography, deposition, dry and wet etch techniques.
•    Develop testing capability, novel toolkit/device structures & test methods.
•    Manage the acquisition, handling and vetting of datasets to correlate experimental test results with device performance and reliability.
 

About you:

•    Familiar with 2D materials growth chemistry and equipment.
•    Familiar with 2D materials transfer process and equipment.
•    Knowledgeable in area of 2D materials characterization, test methods and techniques.
•    Familiar with materials science, crystallography, chemistry. 
•    Familiar with electrical test methods and instrumentation.
•    A good communicator with excellent presentation and written skills.
•    A dedicated team player who works effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
 

Your experience includes:

•    Currently undertaking an MSc or PhD degree program.
•    Relevant degree in materials science, chemistry.
•    Strong analytical skills, knowledge in 6 Sigma tools; R, JMP or similar statistical analysis software.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Friday, 21st February 2025.

*This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.

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Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.
 

Location:

Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe.

Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym. 

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class! 

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate! 

See list below of many of our Springtown Company Benefits:

    Health – Private Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.

    Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.

    Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Employee discount scheme, Pay for civil / jury duty.

    Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.
 

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None