Job Description
Job Title:  Engineering Specialist IV- Analytical and Chemical Technician - Day shift
Posting Start Date:  11/5/26
Requisition Id:  15470
Job Description: 

About our group:

 

 

*** No visa sponsorship is available for this role, and only candidates who live within a daily commutable distance to Fremont, CA and work onsite will be considered 

 

The Materials Science Lab at Seagate Recording Media in Fremont is a state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with numerous advanced analytical and characterization instrumentation. The chemical and materials team specializes in the detection and quantitation of trace compounds, identification of unknowns for materials qualification, and testing of the media interface. As part of the product development team, our goal is to understand and assess the risks associated with new media designs and media processes.

About the role - you will:

 

Work closely with engineers on non-routine testing to develop, validate, and implement new metrology.

Provide hands-on lab support for sample preparation, extraction, and dilution using pipettes, syringes, volumetric glassware, analytical balances, and other laboratory tools.

Accurately prepare calibration standards, reference solutions, eluents, and solvents for testing.

Process raw data for quantitation and reporting; maintain detailed laboratory records and update databases.

Operate instrumentation such as GCMS, LCMS, ICPMS, IC, GPC. Troubleshoot instrumentation issues, prepare eluents, and maintain supplies of consumables for each tool.

 

About you:

 

Experienced with various hands-on analytical techniques and tooling. Can operate instrumentation and work with data acquisition and processing software.

Know how to safely handle organic solvents, acids, bases, and other chemicals.

Demonstrate strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.

Work effectively both independently and as a team.

Your experience includes:

 

High school diploma with several years of work experience.

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering with laboratory work through internships or projects for a school lab..

Must have hands-on experience with more than one of the following: GCMS, LCMS, ICPMS, IC, GPC.

You might also have:

 

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Familiarity with imaging and data reporting software.

Other instrumentation experience such as optical microscope, FTIR, Raman, SEM/EDX.

 

Location:

 

*** No visa sponsorship is available for this role, and only candidates who live within a daily commutable distance to Fremont, CA and work onsite will be considered 

 

Our Gold LEED-certified Fremont product-design campus drives innovation, bringing together a diverse set of engineering, design, operations, support and administrative teams. The site is equipped with state-of-the-art clean room and lab space. On-site social activities are popular, including our annual BBQ, ice cream social, and holiday events. Wellness programs, gaming rooms and the on-site fitness center help round out and balance your Seagate work-life experience, along with opportunities to give back to our local community.

 

Compensation & Benefits

 

The estimated base wage range for this position is  $ 34.47/hr - $ 50.23 /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 employees, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; discretionary bonus eligibility; 401(k); employee stock purchase plan; flexible and dependent care spending accounts; and health care spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, 120 hours of vacation, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. Benefits are based on a full-time schedule and may vary by location and tenure.

 

 

Location: Fremont USA Research Center
Travel: None

Information at a Glance

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or any other classification 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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