About our group:

Our team is part of Seagate’s Equipment Development Engineering organization. We collaborate with Seagate sites in the U.S. and internationally to develop advanced, cost-effective component test equipment for drive factories. For more than 25 years, our group has designed electronics used to test drive components.

About the role - you will:

Join the Equipment Development Engineering team at our Shakopee, Minnesota design center to help develop, qualify, and release complex electronic hardware for disc drive head and media electrical test systems.

• Develop and evaluate high-speed analog and digital circuits at the component, printed circuit assembly, and system levels using commercial test equipment, specialized fixtures, and custom software.
• Design and support electronic circuits and printed circuit assemblies used in component test equipment.
• Perform circuit checkout, troubleshooting, testing, and technical analysis to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Interpret technical specifications and translate requirements into practical electronic designs and test solutions.
• Use electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other laboratory instrumentation, to evaluate circuit and system performance.
• Support PCB design and development activities, including schematic capture, PCB layout, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Collaborate with PCB and PCBA vendors to support fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Develop and maintain technical reports, design documentation, test procedures, and other engineering documentation.
• Apply knowledge of differential signaling, transmission lines, and impedance matching to high-speed electronic designs.
• Support FPGA development and debugging activities using VHDL/Verilog and associated development and simulation tools.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians across Seagate to troubleshoot technical issues and support equipment development activities.
• Contribute to technical problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts within the Equipment Development Engineering team.

About you:

• You are a highly motivated engineer who enjoys hands-on circuit design, troubleshooting, testing, and data analysis.
• You are comfortable working in a high-technology laboratory environment and enjoy solving complex technical problems.
• You work effectively in a highly collaborative and dynamic team environment and can communicate technical information clearly to engineers, technicians, and other partners.
• You demonstrate strong troubleshooting and analytical skills and can work independently while collaborating closely with other technical team members.
• You are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable documenting technical findings, test results, and design decisions.

Your experience includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline and 5+ years of experience, or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline and 3+ years of experience, or PhD and 0+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience with electrical or electronic circuit design, testing, troubleshooting, and analysis.
• Experience using eCAD software for schematic capture and PCB layout design, such as KiCAD, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or similar tools.
• Understanding of PCB manufacturing processes and experience working with PCB and PCBA vendors.
• Experience using electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience interpreting specifications, performing circuit checkout and troubleshooting, writing technical reports, and developing and maintaining engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of differential signaling, transmission lines, impedance matching, and high-speed electronic design principles.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and technicians.

You Might Also Have:

• Experience with C++ and Python programming.
• Experience with VHDL or Verilog and FPGA development tools such as Quartus Prime or Vivado.
• Experience with FPGA debugging tools, including test benches and waveform simulators.
• Knowledge of magnetic recording principles.
• Experience developing electronic hardware or test systems within a high-technology product development or manufacturing environment.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $94,140.00 - $134,625.00. The individual salary 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, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, 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.

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: Up to 10%