Intern - Test Process Firmware Engineer - Summer 2026

About our group:

The Test Process and Firmware Engineering organization is hiring a Firmware Engineering Intern at our Shakopee or Longmont Design Center. The test process firmware team is responsible for the design, development, testing and debug of the entire suite of test process firmware modules that provide calibration, characterization, setup and screening capabilities for hard drives during the factory process, and this responsibility extends from advanced feature development and technology development plans early in program life cycles, all the way through program qualification. The team collaborates very closely with multiple groups within the company, including core team test process representatives, design engineering functional teams, controller firmware development teams, and factory test process development teams.

About the role - you will:

The Intern position will focus on one or two projects for the duration of the internship. Duties of this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Design, Develop, Test and Integrate new Test Process features into Hard Disc Drive products.
• Work closely with HDD Test Process engineers to develop tools that will be instrumental in the code development life-cycle.
• Get involved in challenging projects and gain exposure to software engineering best practices.
• Participate in requirements gathering and be responsible for developing, debugging and deploying these tools.
• Contribute to cross functional teams.
• Present recommendations to the team.

About you:

• Ability to solve complex and dynamic problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence in presenting to groups.
• Comfortability with and interest in working in fast paced environment of tech industry.
• Self-motivated with desire to learn.

Your experience includes:

• Base knowledge or experience working with embedded firmware and/or Python code, experience developing (design, implementation, debug).
• Analytical skills
• Experience using code development tools (emulators, trace, version control, compilers, linkers, analyzers)
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent and returning to school in Fall 2026

Location:

Our Shakopee campus is located 25 minutes southwest of Minneapolis in a setting with a rural vibe – it overlooks a horse racing track and stables, yet it has great entertainment venues close by as well. With wide-open spaces, the campus has plenty of space for running, biking, shooting some hoops or playing volleyball over lunch. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, tournaments and group workouts. Hungry? Seagate offers an on-site café with freshly sourced foods and specialty coffees, or if you prefer, drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away.

Our Longmont product-design campus is nestled against the foothills with exceptional views of the Rocky Mountains. Here at work, you can grab breakfast and lunch in the on-site cafeteria or get an afternoon espresso, prepared by a professional barista. Our 1,500+ employees enjoy an active on-site experience from sporting activities (get in a few laps at lunch on our 1-mile walking path around campus, play ping-pong or volleyball, or stop in our 24- hour fitness center for a group or individual workout) to community service and many employee resource groups.

The estimated base wage range for this position is $22.00 - $35.00/hr. The individual base wage 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 Interns, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the employee stock purchase plan.  Seagate also offers Interns 12 paid holidays and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave. The benefits for this position are based on a 24 to 40-hour-per-week schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company. 

Location: Shakopee, United States, Longmont, United States
Travel: None