About our group:

We are the Failure Analysis team at Seagate’s R&D site in Bloomington, MN. We provide opportunities for improved head process and design through consistent and accurate determination of the root cause. We have a team of engineers and Engineering Specialists in the group. We have various high-resolution tools to characterize materials at nanometer scale. 

About the role - you will:

• Apply engineering, analytical and communication skills to impact the bottom line.
• Support FIB (Focused Ion Beam) sample preparation using the Helios 1200 FIB.
• Provide feedback to FIB engineer regarding sample issues.
• Have ongoing opportunities to learn other FIB equipment (Helios 5 & Nova FIB) along with TEM & SEM equipment as required.
• Report to manager, engineers & team to manage processing of incoming requests independently.
• Follow safety instructions required, maintain clean workstations and safe work environment. 
• 2nd Shift, Mon-Fri 2pm-10:30pm

About you:

• Prior experience working in a highly dynamic environment.
• Collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Your experience includes:

• Experience with precision machinery operations in lab-based environment.
• Hands on experience using FIB equipment or similar equipment.
• Manipulation of small components at slider, bar, HGA & TEM Lamella level.
• MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

You might also have:

• Related experience & Technical degree.
• Experience Pick & Place equipment to process FIB samples.
• Familiarity with TEM or SEM imaging or other types of process equipment.
• Experience of SolidWorks.
• Basic Electrical & Electronic knowledge.

Location:

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina, and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments, and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

The estimated base wage range for this position is $29.89 - $39.61/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, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, 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. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company.

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None