Wet Chemistry & Electrochemistry Process Engineer

University of Delaware; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

On-site gym

Annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension

Job summary

Seagate in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Wet Chemistry and Analytical Process Engineer to join the Advanced Transducer Development team. In this on-site role, you will develop robust wet-etch and deposition processes to support next-generation HDD production.

You will lead analytical method development, work with cross-functional teams, and liaise with vendors to optimize bath chemistries and performance. A PhD or Master0degree is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• PhD or Mastera0degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in wet chemistry, electrochemical processes, or analytical chemistry in semiconductor or advanced materials environments.
• Strong understanding of aqueous chemistry, etch/clean processes, and electrodeposition and electrochemical systems.
• Experience with analytical and metrology techniques for chemical and material characterization.
• Knowledge of statistical experimentation (DOE) and data analysis methods.
• Experience in cleanroom operations and/or chemical laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, characterize, and optimize wet etch and chemical clean processes for surface preparation, material removal, and integration flows.
• Design and implement electrochemical deposition and plating processes, including bath chemistry development and optimization.
• Serve as technical lead for analytical testing and method development to characterize baths, thin films, and wet processes.
• Utilize electrochemical techniques such as voltammetry, potentiostat measurements, and rotating disk electrode methods to support process development.
• Create and maintain chemical control strategies to monitor and stabilize key process parameters.
• Perform chemical calculations, bath make-up, and adjustments based on analytical results.
• Maintain and operate analytical laboratory equipment (ICP, HPLC, UV spectroscopy, titration) and liaise with vendors for tool support.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Analytical testing

DOE

Cleanroom operations

Data analysis

Team player

Documentation

Education

PhD or Mastera0degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Electrochemistry

Tools

Matlab

Comsol

ICP

HPLC

UV spectroscopy

Titration

Electrochemical deposition

Potentiostat

Job description

Seagate in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Wet Chemistry and Analytical Process Engineer to join the Advanced Transducer Development team. In this on-site role, you will develop robust wet-etch and deposition processes to support next-generation HDD production.

You will lead analytical method development, work with cross-functional teams, and liaise with vendors to optimize bath chemistries and performance. A PhD or Master0degree is preferred for this role.