Intern, Media R&D Characterization and Recording Physicist

About our group:

You will be working in the HAMR Media Recording Physics and Advanced Development group at the Seagate Recording Media Research Center in Fremont, CA, where we develop the state of art magnetic, optical and thermal, spin-stand recording characterization for recording Physics understanding and design directions for HAMR magnetic recording media to further extend data storage capacity. The team works closely with other teams in the organization such as the Sputter, testing, metrology and equipment groups, the materials science lab, and collaborators in the various Seagate organizations around the world. Together we develop the next generation of storage devices for cloud storage and other emerging applications.

About the role - you will:

The candidate will work under the supervision of Technical lead engineers in the Recording Physics and Advanced Development group at Seagate Recording Media R&D center to develop and improve existing magnetic characterization, spin-stand recording testing and data analytics for studying the media magnetic and thermal properties, and compare with simulations and recording data to understand recording physics of HAMR (Heat Assited Magnetic Recording) and future novel recording media.

Responsibilities include:

• Understand and utlize the existing magnetics characterization tools (PPMS VSM and MOKE)
• Utilize existing and develop new spin-stand testing and other recording characterization techniques for HAMR media.
• Capability to develop characterization or testing techniques for novel magnetic recording schemes to boost areal density.
• Other responsibilities include data analysis to compare experimental measurements with modeling results to understand the underlying media design direction and recording Physics
• Apply the learnings for innovative design to improve the magnetic and thermal design of HAMR media
• Using data mining techniques to understand the key trends and correlations to underpin key direction for media design improvements

About you:

• Proven background in Magnetism and Data Analytical skills
• Proficient communication
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a creative environment

Your experience includes:

• Proven experience and skill sets using magnetic (PPMS and MOKE) and electrical characterization techniques, experience with high field magnetic, electrical, optical and mechanical measurement equipments
• Demonstrated experience and capability of developing and integrating new metrology or testing tools to perform novel characterization for magnetic materials
• Robust physics background in magnetism
• Hands on experience with high field magentic (PPMS and MOKE), electrical, optical, and thermal measurements tools
• Familiar with optics, recording physics understanding
• Proficient programming skills with Python, Labview, Visual Basics or related
• Experiences with designing and integrating novel instruments
• Ph.D. or MS in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Optics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field is preferred

Location:

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 a 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.

The estimated base wage range for this position is $41 - $48/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 Interns, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the employee stock purchase plan.  Seagate also offers Interns 12 paid holidays and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave.  The benefits for this position are based on a 24 to 40-hour-per-week schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company.

Location: Fremont USA Research Center
Travel: None