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Sr Engineer, Photolithography process development engineering

Location: 

Nakhon Ratchasima, TH

Posting Date:  Apr 24, 2026
Job ID:  14235

About our group:

Since 1979, Seagate has been creating precision-engineered data storage technologies that deliver superior capacity, speed, safety, and performance. We are a diverse workforce of 40,000 creative, hard-working, passionate people all over the world—Silicon Valley, the Southeast Asia, India, China, the United Kingdom, and beyond. At Seagate, we know that data is always in motion, alive, connected—and we harness it in order to maximize human potential.

Slider Process is performing process development and Slider Manufacturing Supporting, as well as other cleanroom processes development (photolithography& bar assembly & adhesive development etc.). Our team is developing new slider processes or technology to meet future product roadmap requirements and driving to solve problems with thoroughness and determination, develop the tooling, equipment, or technology to support mass manufacturing with the sustainable or better machine quality, reliability productivity.

About the role - you will:

  • Develop and optimize photolithography processes including resist coating, soft bake, exposure, post-exposure bake, development, and hard bake.
  • Design and execute experiments to optimize photolithography processes, with a strong focus on photoresist material behavior, resolution enhancement, and defect reduction.
  • Operate and maintain photolithography equipment such as steppers, mask aligners, and spin coaters.
  • Collaborate with process integration, etch, and metrology teams to ensure seamless process flow and high-quality results.
  • Troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions to improve yield and reduce defects.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation including process recipes, work instructions, and reports.
  • Support new product introduction and technology transfer from R&D to production.
  • Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols and safety standards.

About you:

  • Able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Able to prioritize multiple tasks, manage conflicting deadlines, and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to effectively plan, control and take responsibility for timeline and status update.
  • Fluent in English communication, both spoken and written.
  • New graduates with strong automation project experience are welcome

Your experience includes:

  • PhD or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of photoresist chemistry, including polymer structure, dissolution kinetics, adhesion mechanisms, and post-exposure behavior.
  • Hands-on experience with photolithography equipment and process development.
  • Familiarity with defect analysis, CD control, and overlay metrology.
  • Experience with LEAN, Six Sigma, or other structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Kepner-Tregoe).

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!

 

 

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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