Senior Engineer (Electrical Design)

Seagate Technology; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data storage company is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Electrical Design. This role involves leading technical projects in electrical design and providing mentorship to junior engineers. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in electrical systems design for semiconductor tools and skills in project management. The position offers a collaborative environment focused on innovation and excellence in engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical systems design and troubleshooting.
• Experience with high power systems (480VAC, 200Amps+).
• Proven track record of leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical assignments in electrical design.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Drive design reviews ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems design

EMI/EMC safety compliance

Leadership

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers)

Software tools (SAP, Windchill)

Power Distribution Units (PDU)

Job description

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Senior Engineer (Electrical Design)

Location: Singapore, SG

Posting Date: Oct 14, 2025

Job ID: 13072

About our group:

The Sputter Equipment Development Engineering (SpEDE) team develops innovative engineering solutions across mechanical, electrical/electronics, PLC, software & controls, and advanced analytics. We design, build and support ultra-high vacuum (UHV) sputter machines. This includes driving upgrades to improve OEE, reduce downtime, enhance process capabilities, and support new product conversions. Our team is committed to cost reduction, productivity improvement, and defect reduction in disk media processing.

About the role - you will:

• Lead and manage complex technical assignments in the electrical design and development of disk media processing equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Drive design reviews, ensuring compliance with safety standards for high voltage/high power systems.
• Oversee troubleshooting and root cause analysis using advanced test equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, frequency generators).
• Architect and optimize cable and PCB designs for vacuum components (gauges, MFCs, valves, turbo controllers).
• Design, upgrade and troubleshoot Power Distribution Units (PDU) for disk processing equipment.
• Champion configuration control using software tools (SAP, Windchill) and ensure robust documentation practices.
• Design and implement industrial networks (Beckhoff & Siemens), including EtherCAT, Profinet & ProfiBUS for equipment integration.
• Develop and validate programmable logic controller (PLC) hardware solutions and safety interlocks for equipment reliability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, process, and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Lead projects from concept to completion, managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.

About you:

• Demonstrate innovation, integrity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Exhibit advanced technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented, meticulous, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Your experience includes:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical systems design and troubleshooting for semiconductor or disk media tools (RF plasma, PVD, CVD, etch processes).
• Proven experience in EMI/EMC safety compliance, including S2/S7 and UL/TUV safety audits for high power systems (480VAC, 200Amps+).
• Track record of driving change, providing superior technical support, and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.

You might also have:

• Experience working in high-tech environments.
• Advanced knowledge of RF circuit design/troubleshooting.
• Expertise in digital, analog, and mixed-signal design.
• Industrial automation/motion and PDU design experience (480VAC/200Amp+).
• Familiarity with HAMR media, thin film, high vacuum, PVD, CVD, ICP, and Ion Beam technologies.

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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 andpassionate 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!

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