About our group:

Test Equipment Development Engineering is responsible for the development, integration, improvement, and lifecycle support of Media Test Equipment. The team works closely with product development, process engineering, manufacturing, and factory test teams to translate test requirements into reliable equipment solutions.

Our responsibilities include equipment development, modifications and upgrades, troubleshooting, corrective actions, and continuous improvement of media test equipment performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability.

About the role - you will:

• Apply mechanical, mechatronics, and equipment engineering principles to develop and support test equipment used in engineering and manufacturing environments.

• Design, modify, and support mechanical and electromechanical equipment, assemblies, and fixtures.
• Participate in equipment projects from requirements definition and concept development through design, integration, qualification, deployment, and sustaining support.
• Create and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, assemblies, and equipment documentation using SolidWorks.
• Apply engineering fundamentals, including GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection, and component selection, to equipment designs.
• Perform hands-on assembly, installation, alignment, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair, and validation of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using structured engineering and root-cause analysis methods and implement effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, supplier, and factory teams to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, procedures, engineering reports, and design-change documentation.

About you:

• You are a hands-on engineer who enjoys developing and troubleshooting complex mechanical and electromechanical equipment. You combine engineering fundamentals with practical problem-solving skills and work effectively in a collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment.

• Strong mechanical and/or mechatronics engineering fundamentals.
• Understanding of mechanical design and machine operating principles.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to assemble, disassemble, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to analyze equipment problems and systematically identify root causes.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams to manage and execute assigned engineering tasks

Your experience includes:

• Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Experience working with mechanical and electromechanical assemblies.
• Understanding of engineering documentation, drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerances, and design practices.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Ability to dismantle and assemble mechanical assemblies
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field (i.e. Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials) and 2+ years of experience or master’s degree in the same and 0 years’ experience 

You might also have:

• Familiarity with LabVIEW, PLC programming, or equipment-control software is a plus.
• Working knowledge of servo/stepper motors, motor drives, motion controllers, encoders, sensors, and actuators.

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 salary range for this position is $87,692.00 - $125,405.00. The individual salary 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, , eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, 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. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, 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.

Location: Fremont USA Research Center
Travel: None