Mechanical Design Summer Internship

Location: 

Shakopee, MN, US

Posting Date:  Aug 19, 2025
Job ID:  12045

About our group:

 

We are part of Seagate’s Equipment Development Engineering organization.  We develop state of the art equipment to enable low cost component assembly and test utilized in the drive factories. Our group has been designing equipment used in the assembly and testing of drive components for over 20 years. We are technology leaders in the area of nanomotion, precision measurement solutions, and automation system design and control.

About the role - you will:

 

Seagate is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern within our Equipment Development Organization in our design center in Shakopee, MN.   This position will support the design, development, launch and production of a high performance servo-mechanical test system to support Head characterization.  You will assist engineers in solving and executing day-to-day tasks.

About you:

 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Teamwork is a core competency at Seagate, so individual must be able to work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of engineers and technicians.
  • Enjoys both hands-on activity and data analysis.
  • You have considerable judgment and motivation to complete actions.
  • Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and be able to creatively solve problems as they arise. 
  • Enjoy multitasking and focusing on completing numerous projects.

Your experience includes:

 

  • Familiarity with Solidworks a strong plus.
  • Working towards a bachelors degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Physics, or similar field

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.   

 

Location: Shakopee, United States
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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