Sr. Staff Reader Design Engineer

About our group:

You will be Joining a reader design team with a strong track record in innovation and technical excellence.  A typical project involves using micromagnetic and magnetic recording modeling tools to generate new ideas, propose new experiments and then test to validate with the statistical rigor. A successful project requires strong collaboration with other functional groups. So, apply your talent as an engineer who can design the next generation reader for Seagate HDD products. You will report to an Engineering director in the Transducer Design team at the Bloomington, MN Seagate site.

About the role - you will:

• Work as part of a development team to help develop key magnetic recording read head technologies for hard drive applications.
• Lead the development of reader modeling to assess novel ideas for improving reader SNR, down track, and cross track resolution capabilities.
• Analyze wafer/slider/HGA level data of new design experiments and generate clear and actionable conclusions to guide the performance and reliability improvement of next generation recording head design.
• Track experiments, define and execute testing plans, and follow up on failure analysis (FA) to ensure thorough understanding of the data and its implications.
• Constantly interact with technology leads, modeling engineers, process teams, and testing teams.
• Extract sound conclusions from both volume statistical data and small sample size engineering testing results.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the team.

About you:

• Problem solving mindset with analytical thinking and a systematic approach to troubleshooting.
• A drive to explore new ideas and approaches to solve technical challenges.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment, sharing knowledge and contributing to collective goals.
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability for their work.
• Growth Mindset with a belief to learn and grow, and a willingness to seek feedback and improve.

Your experience includes:

• Strong fundamentals in magnetics.
• Experience in following the latest innovations in magnetic recording and spintronics, in general.
• Extensive experience in preparing, presenting, and defending data and conclusions.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and take ownership.
• Strong independent work capability and teamwork skills.
• Regular verbal and written reporting to all levels of management.
• Experience in leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Minimal domestic travel (< 2 weeks/year).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field (i.e., Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer Engineering, Materials, Physics, or Information Technology) and 12+ years of experience or master’s degree in the same and 8+ years’ experience or PhD and 5+ years’ experience or equivalent experience and education.

You might also have:

• Experience with design for six sigma, DOE, and statistical analysis tools like JMP.
• Knowledge of wafer processing, recording head electrical testing, and electrical signal processing

Location:

Seagate is able to offer virtual employment for this position in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY.​

Our preference for the position is to be based out of our Normandale or Shakopee offices. 

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 Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina, and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments, and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $126,048.00 - $183,703.00. 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: Remote US Minnesota
Travel: Up to 10%