Materials Engineer Intern (6 months placement starting February 2025)

About our group:

At Springtown Industrial Estate in Derry/Londonderry, using some of the most advanced technology in existence, we develop and manufacture the recording heads which write information onto and read information from the recording disc inside a computer’s hard drive. This facility is the largest of its type in the industry, supplying over a million heads every day for Seagate disc drives.

You will be working in the advanced technology development group at Seagate R&D department where we use most recent scientific advances to develop new reading and recording technologies for further extending data storage capacity. 
 

About the role - you will:

● Perform magnetic thin films characterization using AFM/MFM, XRD/XRR, PPMS VSM, electronic transport and FMR for advanced recording projects.

● Use advanced micromagnetic and atomistic modelling tools to gain insights into the physics of the experimentally investigated effects and define directions for process improvement.

● Work with the design group on developing reading and recording solutions exploiting new experimental and modelling results.  

Interns typically work Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm. The hours are subject to change with or without notice at the sole discretion of Seagate. 
 

About you:

●    Currently pursuing a Masters in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a related field. 
●    Available in the first half of 2025 starting in February and returning to university by September. 

●    Familiar with PVD thin film deposition techniques. 
●    Experience with FeRh thin magnetic films. 
●    Familiar with magnetic thin film characterization techniques, including AFM/MFM, SQUID/VSM, electronic transport.
●   Basic knowledge of Python programming.
●   Experience in micromagnetics modelling. 
●   Proficient communication with team members. 
●   Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a creative environment. 
 

Your experience includes:

• Good knowledge of magnetic materials, and specifically thin FeRh films. 

• Experience in thin film characterization and magnetization measurements.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than Friday, 10th January 2025.

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week, on-site working. The placement dates are: Starting on February 2025 and finishing around August 2025 – 6 months placement.

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

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above. 

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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:

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 – Provate 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