CDSTEM Engineering Specialist

Seagate Technology; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data storage company in Derry/Londonderry seeks an Engineering Specialist to join their Product Analysis team. Responsibilities include managing tool performance, troubleshooting, and providing STEM analysis. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills. Successful candidates will work on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern in a dynamic environment. Benefits include subsidized food, gym access, private healthcare, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Subsidised onsite cafe

Onsite gym and exercise classes

Private healthcare for employees and dependants

Company sick pay and medical leave

Employee assistance programmes

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication for liaising with customers.
• Team-oriented mindset essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily tool performance and perform maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues independently.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

The Seagate Derry/Londonderry manufacturing site has been open for 30 years this year. We have over 1400 people working in our facility which is among the most advanced in the world, in the design, development, and volume manufacturing of recording heads. These recording heads write information onto and read information from the recording disc, within the data storage device. The Product Analysis team lies within the Process Engineering department providing an analytical service to the entire factory including R&D, Process and Equipment Engineering. This is a dynamic working environment giving you the opportunity to use your skills to benefit the Engineering teams throughout the whole of the wafer build. It is a relatively small and specialised team where you would have the rare opportunity to work with Customer returns, and interact with all Engineering teams helping to provide job variation and an insight into working with different teams. You will be working 12 hour rotating shifts to include both days and nights over a 28-day period. Work initially as part of an experienced team of 8 Engineering Specialists, helping to provide 24 x 7 cover for Critical Dimensions using high powered Electron Microscopes at various strategic stages within the wafer build.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for managing the daily tool performance issues and performing preventative maintenance as required
• Identify and pursue complex issues to conclusion without direction
• Troubleshoot and solve problems
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Maintain housekeeping standards in your work area
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies
• Provide high quality STEM analysis for New designs, defects and sanity checks
• Develop your skills to become part of the wider Analytical team effort providing STEM analysis with the opportunity to specialise in Lamella lift out, EDX analysis, Tool maintenance, Recipe maintenance or TEM analysis

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills - liaising with customers to understand requirements and effectively communicate results.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Further Information

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria above in order to proceed in the recruitment process. Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Sunday, 11th January 2026.

Benefits

• Subsidised onsite cafe (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
• Onsite gym; exercise classes; personal trainer
• Private healthcare for employees and dependants
• Company sick pay and medical leave; occupational healthcare service
• Employee assistance programmes; group income protection
• Work‑life balance initiatives

EEO Statement

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, or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on merit.

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 20 Dec 2025