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Sr Engineer (Failure Analysis Engineer)

Location: 

Nakhon Ratchasima, TH

Posting Date:  Apr 3, 2026
Job ID:  14153

About our group:

The Head Failure Analysis group supports Released Product Team organizations across the globe, providing analysis results of head failure to the concern team to take action for yield improvement. The Head Failure Analysis unit is located in the US, China, and Thailand.  

About the role - you will:

•    Own and execute failure analysis using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Focused Ion Beam (FIB) cross-sectioning, HDD electrical testing, and material/composition analysis to verify failure mechanisms and drive root-cause actions for process and design improvement 
•    Initiate and implement improved failure-analysis methods to increase capability, accuracy, and turnaround time for testing and investigations 
•    Provide technical leadership and coaching to junior engineers and technicians to strengthen problem-solving skills and knowledge sharing 
•    Support customer and factory requirements by providing timely, high-quality analysis results and clear technical recommendations 

About you:

•    Experience in failure analysis and yield improvement
•    Hands-on experience with FESEM and FIB cross-sectioning (sample prep, imaging, interpretation) and experience with materials/composition analysis
•    An Active and an initiative person 
•    Understanding the failure background, provide an analysis and method to get a high-accuracy failure analysis result 
•    Good command of spoken and written English and Thai

Your experience includes:

•    Bachelor, Master, or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, and/ or relevant experience
•    Analytical skills are complimentary, such as JMP or Minitab
•    Strong root-cause analysis skills (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) and driving corrective actions with process/design teams
•    Knowledge in Thin-film coating technology, Electron microscopy, Laser, and its phenomenon
•    Experience in semiconductors or hard disk drive improvement projects and literature review
•    Ability to write clear FA reports and present results to cross-functional teams/customers 

Location:

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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