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Senior Engineer, XOT, New Coating Material & New Cleaning Process

Location: 

Nakhon Ratchasima, TH

Posting Date:  Aug 7, 2025
Job ID:  12541

About our group:

We are a dynamic engineering team at the Seagate Korat Slider Factory, driving innovation in process development to support next-generation storage products. We are looking for a passionate and skilled engineer to lead the development of New Coating Material & New Cleaning Process tailored for new optimized form factor products. This role is critical in ensuring surface quality, cleanliness performance and equipment readiness to meet the stringent demands of next-gen manufacturing.

About the role - you will:

  • Lead the design and development of cleaning processes and equipment tooling specifically tailored for handling and processing miniaturized or new form factor components.
  • Define cleaning and surface protection requirements, including methods (e.g., ultrasonic, brush, chemical, DI water) and tooling strategies, based on product design and contamination control specifications.
  • Drive the development and application of new coating materials to protect surfaces from contamination and particle adhesion.
  • Validate cleaning performance through DOE, surface analysis, and particle/contamination testing using techniques like optical, AFM and SEM inspection.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement improvements for cleaning-related defects or process instability.
  • Document process specifications, operating procedures, and qualification protocols for cross-functional alignment.

About you:

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Surface Chemistry, Material, Chemical, or a related Engineering discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of cleaning process fundamentals, contamination control, and mechanical tooling design.
  • Experience in high-precision or high-purity manufacturing environments (e.g., semiconductor, hard disk, electronics).
  • Familiarity with water-soluble coating materials, including their application methods and effective removal techniques during cleaning or downstream processes.
  • Understanding of AI/ML applications in manufacturing, such as process optimization, especially in cleaning or defect reduction processes.
  • Familiarity with fluid dynamics, brushing, ultrasonic cleaning, chemical compatibility, and surface preparation techniques.
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills using data-driven approaches.
  • Capable of leading projects independently and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
  • Effective in communicating technical details and driving project milestones.

Your experience includes:

  • Hands-on experience in developing and implementing new protective coating materials before dicing to prevent particle adhesion and surface contamination.
  • Familiarity with surface cleanliness metrology tools and statistical process control.

Location:

Korat, Thailand
Our Korat facility is our largest manufacturing site worldwide, with more than 10,000 employees. Here, our team produces cloud-based storage equipment, from individual storage components to finished drives. Employees enjoy ample on-site parking, free shuttle vans and buses within the city of Korat, as well as transportation to and from Bangkok and Khon Kaen province on weekends. At work, you can grab a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks at one of our 24/7 on-site canteens or coffee shops. We offer table tennis, basketball, volleyball, a running/walking trail, and exercise classes in our on-site fitness center. In addition, there are relaxing spaces with comfortable seating both indoors and outdoors, perfect for taking a break during the day.
Additionally, consider joining any of our employee resource groups (ERGs), such as Seagate Women in Leadership Network (SWLN), Seagate PRIDE: Thailand chapter, or Seagate Asia’s parents and caregivers group. We also have many on-site recreation events and opportunities to give back to the local community.

 

Location: Korat Thailand
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!

 

 

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