Sr. Engineering Specialist - Rapid Prototype Shop Tech

Location: 

Shakopee, MN, US

Posting Date:  Feb 27, 2026
Job ID:  13910

About our group:

The Device Physics Pillar within the Seagate Research Group (SRG) consists of the Joint HAMR Lab (JHL) and the Advanced Recording Group (ARG). The Advanced Recording group performs high ADC spin-stand testing and modeling to global groups to guide transducer level and drive level design for advanced HDD products.

About the role - you will:

  • Be responsible for material handling and inspection
  • Order pick and ship
  • Work with assembly
  • Work with Manual/CNC toolroom machine set-up and operation
  • Read blueprints and shop work requests  
  • Conduct routine machine maintenance
  • Implement 5S activities
  • Deal with quality inspection with calipers, micrometers, surface gages and Cadillac gages

About you:

  • Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
  • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for your actions.
  • Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
  • Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
  • Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and writing clearly and concisely.
  • Team Player - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals and work well in a team environment. Ability to recognize and show consideration for others.
  • Problem Solving/Innovative - Ability to find a creative solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
  • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
  • Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
  • Have effective problem-solving skills.

Your experience includes:

  • Ability to understand dimensions and tolerances and a good working knowledge of shop mathematics.
  • Ability to do basic programming in Mastercam or related CAD/CAM packages.
  • A good understanding of basic geometric tolerancing.
  • Must be able to understand directions in written, oral or diagram form.
  • Knowledge of various industrial machines including:
  • CNC equipment (ours are currently Haas VMC and 5 axis machines)
  • Both manual mills and lathes
  • Sheet metal brakes and notchers (manual) and hydraulic shear
  • Inspection equipment
  • Calipers, micrometers and precision bore gages
  • Good Windows based PC skills

 

You might also have:

 

  • 2 Year technical degree in machining or tool & die recommended or work equivalent.
  • Ability to apply skills learned in the classroom to situations in the workplace.
  • A good understanding of basic trigonometry.

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.

 

 

The estimated base wage range for this position is $33.00 - $48.00/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 employees, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, flexible and dependent care spending accounts, and health care spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, 120 hours of vacation, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company.

 

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!

 

 

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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