Factory Controls Engineer (FCS)

About our group:

The global demand for data storage is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, and this growth is reshaping the scale, speed, and expectations of modern manufacturing. To meet this demand, our wafer fabs in Minnesota and Northern Ireland— already among the most advanced production environments in the world — must expand capability, throughput, and operational excellence. 

To support this expansion, we are hiring across MES, factory controls, factory support, and project management. We are looking for individuals who can rethink these roles for the next era of manufacturing—people who bring curiosity, technical depth, and the ability to operate in new ways as workloads scale. 

A defining characteristic of these roles is an AI‑first mindset. As part of Global Factory ITs agentic shift, you will help redesign Wafer FAB support, deployment, and configuration activities to meet new demands. You will bring fresh perspectives on existing and new tasks and help pioneer new patterns of collaboration between humans and AI, shaping the next generation of digital workforces and manufacturing systems leaders. 

Joining us means contributing to the systems and solutions that will enable our wafer fabs to keep pace with the world’s hunger for data, while building the skills and experiences that define the future of factory operations.

About the role - you will:

•    As a Factory Controls Engineer, you will own and support systems used by process and equipment engineering to control the Wafer FABs. These systems include an automated workflow application called SeaCAPs, a Recipe Management System (RMS), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) applications.
•    Have a strong work relationship with business users of factory controls and the vendors supplying control applications. 
•    Own service health, uptime, and operational readiness for FCS applications (monitoring, alert response, incident triage, and recovery).
•    Perform root cause analysis (RCA) after incidents and implement preventative actions to reduce repeat outages and scrap risk.
•    Be an engaged member of a cross‑site, virtual GenAI adopter group, collaborating through regular forums to exchange ideas, review outcomes, and learn from both successful and unsuccessful GenAI agent deployments.
•    Support business operations out of hours during any major incidents/support if needed.

About you:

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.

•    Degree in Computer Science/Statistics/Applied Mathematics/Engineering or related technical, or equivalent practical experience 
•    Will work across departments to solve complex problems  
•    Will concurrently support multiple projects and customers 
•    Curious and practical about GenAI. Experience with, or strong desire to learn, how to build and deploy GenAI agents to automate and streamline operational workflows.
•    Have an automation mindset. Continually looks for repeatable work to standardize and automate processes. Think out-of-the box. Are a problem solver.
•    Have excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
•    Self-motivated with ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Your experience includes:

•    Strong coding skills that could include .NET, C#, Java, Python.
•    Experience in SQL.
•    Knowledge of data formats such as Json & XML.

You may also have:

•    Experience or interest in developing Python agents (LangChain or similar) and/or n8n workflows that utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) non-developers can run and extend and experience using or building MCP servers/tools.
•    General knowledge of the basics of semiconductor manufacturing 
•    Experience in other programming languages:  C++, JavaScript, VB
•    Experience in the development of machine learning (AI) solutions.
•    Experience in messaging systems like RabbitMQ, Kafka, Docker and Kubernetes.
•    Experience in industrial IoT projects, with a focus on collecting, processing, and analysing sensor data from equipment and machinery.
•    Experience of hardware communication Protocols: PLC, SECSGEM, Interface A

Please note that you must demonstrate in the application how you meet the criteria for the role as identified above. To facilitate shortlisting, the company reserves the right to apply enhanced criteria.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on 17th March 2026

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week. 

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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Location:

Springtown, 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, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave. Onsite gym
•    Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Perks at work discount programmes, 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