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Servo Engineering Intern, AI Machine Learning in Control System

Location: 

Shugart, SG

Posting Date:  Jan 7, 2026
Job ID:  13479

About our group:

Servo Engineering’s primary mission is to provide robust ultra-precision position control technologies to enable aggressive advancement in high performance HDD areal density growth. The team also serves a critical HDD Systems & Architecture role, working closely with and enabling other functions in the disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical, Recording Technology, Tribology, Customer Interface, Manufacturing, and Reliability. In this role you will lead the Hardware Engineering, Servo Product & Technology Architectures group and will provide high level leadership on servo design and architecture delivery to enable Seagate’s future roadmap.

About the role - you will:

As a Servo Engineering Intern, work on cutting-edge control systems and integrate emerging AI/ML technologies into precision servo design.

  • Assist in the design and optimization of servo control algorithms for high-performance hard disk systems.
  • Conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis of control systems to improve accuracy and robustness.
  • Explore and implement AI/ML techniques for adaptive and predictive control strategies.
  • Collaborate on research projects involving robotic controller design and causality-based AI systems for advanced control applications.
  • Document findings and present results to the engineering team.

About you:

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to join our advanced engineering team focused on servo controller design for next-generation hard disk drives.

  • Able to analyze problems systematically and propose practical solutions.
  • Adaptable and willing to learn emerging technologies and methodologies.
  • Comfortable working in a team environment and taking initiative.
  • of managing tasks effectively and documenting findings clearly.
  • Able to commit to a full-time internship from [May/Aug to Dec]

Your experience includes:

  • Currently pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Robotics, or related fields.
  • Strong understanding of control theory fundamentals (classical and modern control).
  • Hands-on experience in control system design projects or related research.
  • Application of AI/ML techniques in control system design.
  • Familiarity with robotic controller design or causality-based AI systems.
  • Proficiency in modelling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python.
  • Programming experience for embedded systems and real-time computing environments.
  • Competence in data acquisition and instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, DAC, NI equipment)

Location:

The Shugart site (named after Seagate’s founder, Al Shugart) is a research and design center. Easily accessible from the One-North MRT Station, many employees choose to take mass-transportation to work. Being a purpose built building, The Shugart has excellent employee recreational facilities. Take an active break at our badminton courts, table tennis tables, in-house gym and recreation rooms. We also offer classes and interest groups in photography, gardening and foreign languages, and have various on-site celebrations, and community volunteer opportunities. 

 

Location: Shugart, Singapore
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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