Sr Engineer - Media Research & Development

Location: 

Fremont, CA, US

Posting Date:  Jan 10, 2026
Job ID:  13209

About our group:

 

We are a Sustaining Engineering group in our R&D organization. We work closely with R&D group and support Pilot Line Operation to carry out the experiments. Interacting closely with the Engineering, Maintenance and Management teams to ensure we are making progress in developing the latest media technology.

 

**No visa sponsorship available**

About the role - you will:

 

The position will require the employee to follow all procedures and protocols. Provide technical support and suggestions to Engineering, run machines efficiently and effectively. Collect related data on measuring tools, maintain excellent documentation, and work collaboratively in a team environment to help exceed goals. Monitor real time data from process tools and the take corrective actions for out-of-control situations. Troubleshoot an issue and provide a solution. Collaborate with multiple functional groups to improve operation efficiency, cost reduction and yield improvement.

About you:

 

  • Self-motivated team player with an open-minded.
  • Flexibility to work with various engineering systems and technologies
  • Respect for the individual

 

Your experience includes:

 

  • Hands-on experience with process planning and analysis for issue root cause identification, design / process improvement
  • Apply statistical analysis, quality control, using tools such as flow-charting, design and drafting support and document control
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices
  • Industrial manufacturing design
  • Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for mechanism understanding and obtaining solutions.
  • Designing and performing laboratory experiments to evaluate media design concepts, optimize design, and perform analysis to enhance overall capability of processes and working models.
  • Hands on product development, modeling and reporting of results.
  • Team player and potential for project management
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience, or master’s degree in engineering or related field and 3+ years of experience, or PHD and 0+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience 

Skills:

  • Strong sense of responsibility, commitment to quality and ability to achieve deadlines.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles
  • Ability to work independently to troubleshoot issues and provide a solution.
  • Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point), including the ability to adapt to and learn new programs quickly.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
  • Working well with cross functional team members to resolve technical issues and improve efficiency.
  • Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for understanding and obtaining solutions.
  • Good data analytical skills and strong attention to details.
  • Fundamental understanding of material properties & their relation to failure analysis.
    • Capability to work directly with equipment and material suppliers to identify the best methods to produce advanced components.
    • Experiences or in-depth understanding optics, electronics and automation would be strong plus.
    • Critical thinking, able to determine appropriate engineering methods, techniques, and procedures for new assignments.

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 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 $ 111,700.00-$ 156,200.00. The individual base wage is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits: Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility discretionary bonus, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts. 

Location: Fremont USA Research Center

 

 

Location: Fremont USA Research Center
Travel: None


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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