R&D Scientist - Design and Test Engineer
Derry/Londonderry, GB
About our group:
Seagate is a global leader in data storage solutions. We strive to create precision-engineered data storage technologies that deliver superior capacity, speed, safety, and performance. We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for a recording head design and test engineer to help deliver our next generation technologies.
You will work as part of an established team reporting to the Research & Development Manager defining and coordinating the testing of new concepts and designs to help deliver future data storage technologies and products. If you’re excited by new technologies, are naturally creative and passionate about seeing ideas come to life then this is the ideal research role for you.
About the role - you will:
Our Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording Technology (HAMR) technology is a world-leading data storage technology to address the cloud data storage market. Leveraging our high-tech design tools and advanced manufacturing processes you’ll be responsible for research and development of materials and device physics of emerging sensor technologies to meet specific product performance and reliability requirements. We are looking for someone who is excited by new technologies, is naturally creative and passionate about seeing ideas come to life. • Collaborating with process team to identify potential materials and device configurations for advanced magnetic sensing technologies.
You will be involved in one or more of the following areas:
• Magnetic characterization of novel materials and components for use in next generation data storage systems.
• Design and commissioning of test systems to understand novel magnetic recording processes.
• Develop test strategies and methods to characterize design reliability and performance
• Use of statistical analysis packages to make data-driven decisions.
• Work with colleagues in other design and process areas to deliver integrated solutions.
• Project planning and collaboration with adjacent teams and internal customers.
About you:
You are:
• A good communicator with excellent presentation and written skills.
• A strong team player who works effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Able to set own course in projects and make timely decisions
• Motivated and excited by technology and the challenge of going beyond
• Able and willing to introduce own ideas and solutions for technology progression
Your experience includes:
• Knowledge in the areas of magnetic sensing devices. You may also have: Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Sunday, 28th September 2025
• Experience with physical and electrical device test and characterization.
• Familiarity with advanced thin film manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with magnetic materials characterization.
• Familiarity in data analysis techniques and packages (e.g. JMP, etc.).
• Programming experience e.g. Python/SQL/R, etc.
• PhD degree or equivalent qualification in physics, materials science, or electrical engineering.
• Academic research or industrial experience would be considered a distinct advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver.
This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week.
Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above.
Testing may be used as part of the selection process.
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Location:
Springtown, 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 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 Company Benefits:
• Health – Bupa 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, 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