Seagate is looking to build the world’s best data storage devices by advancing areal density and enabling HDD product roadmap through the development of new recording head technologies.
Requirements
- In-depth understanding of wafer-scale unit processes (deposition, etch, lithography, wet processing, etc) and device integration techniques (CAD, targeting, defect resolution, upstream test, yield improvement, etc).
- Familiarity/expertise with a wide variety of laboratory techniques and HVM-capable wafer equipment platforms.
- Proficiency with statistical experimentation (including DOE design and analysis), clean room operations, SPC and other wafer factory systems are preferred.
- 7+ years’ hands-on experience in device wafer processing, nanofabrication and/or advanced thin film materials development.
- Demonstrated success in innovation in unit process, module or device engineering, including a proven track record of delivering innovations from concept to proof-of-concept and pilot scale.
- Experience with statistical-based experimentation and decision-making.
- Familiarity with CAD, targeting, defect resolution, upstream test, yield improvement, etc.
Responsibilities
- Direct the work of a team of engineers and technicians to deliver write head process solutions for Seagate’s advanced technology roadmap.
- Invent and optimize novel unit process and integration modules required to support TRL level migrations.
- Engage with equipment suppliers for specification, demonstration, selection, and delivery of new process and measurement tools.
- Participate in downstream data and failure analyses to inform unit process and device performance improvements.
- Support transfers of successful new technologies to product development team.
- Identify and drive external research collaborations on emerging paths.
- Create and secure intellectual property through patent disclosures.
Other
- Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field and 12+ years of experience, or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field and 8+ years of experience, or PHD and 5+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
- Leadership experience within a technology development organization, either in functional technical management or team leadership roles.
- Experience working cross-site and either mentoring or directing the work of junior technical staff is highly desirable.
- Travel up to 10%
- Ability to work independently, have strong attention to detail, and be a well-organized multitasker.
