Reader/thermomechanical Design Engineer, Sr Staff Level

Reader/Thermomechanical Design Engineer, Sr Staff Level

About our group: Advanced Technology Development (ATD) is responsible for developing recording head technology for Seagate's HDD (Hard Disk Drive) products to be introduced 4+ years beyond the current state of the art. The Recording Head Design, Test, and Analysis group is responsible for providing best-in-class characterization and analysis in support of ATD's mission, with additional targeted support provided for HAMR new product integration.

About the role - you will:

• Propose, model, and analyze experimental data for new reader and/or thermomechanical designs
• Collaborate with other thermomechanical and HDM teams to ensure new designs are compatible with a product environment
• Provide physical insight into characteristics and underlying physical mechanisms of new reader designs
• Work with other designers and wafer process teams to build new reader and/or thermomechanical designs

About you:

• Innovative and self-motivated worker who is driven by curiosity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reputation for honesty, integrity, showing respect toward others, and effectively collaborating within a diverse team
• Ability to earn the respect of peers and able to effectively influence technical decisions
• Possess capability and desire to serve in leadership roles

Your experience includes:

• Experience in magnetic transducer design
• Experience in optical design and/or measurement
• Experience with wafer processing
• Experience in the disk drive industry

Salary: The estimated base salary range for this position is: $144,200.00 - $210,100.00. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.

Benefits: Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility discretionary bonus, 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: Bloomington, MN: Our Bloomington 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 cafe, 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.

Location: Normandale, United States Travel: Up to 10% Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or ethnic origin