Engineer (Proactive Qual - Organic Analyst)

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Organic Analyst in their Material Science Lab. In this exciting role, you will tackle challenges in organic contamination analysis and develop innovative solutions using advanced chemistry and material science principles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance HDD technologies and contribute to groundbreaking research. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment, where your analytical skills and creativity will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about science and eager to drive advancements in data storage technology, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee recreational facilities

Mass transportation accessibility

Equal opportunity employer

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical/Material Science required.
• Experience with GC/MS operation and analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform component & material analysis related to organic contamination.
• Develop solutions to technical problems using chemistry principles.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Motivation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science (Chemistry)

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Material Science)

Tools

Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS)

Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectrometer (FTIR)

Raman Spectrometer

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Job description

Engineer (Proactive Qual - Organic Analyst)

Location: Shugart, SG

Posting Date: Mar 6, 2025

Job ID: 11740

About our group:

Material Science Lab is part of the Research and Development facilities located in Shugart building to support all Hard Disk Drives (HDD) and some non-HDD material related selection, qualification, failure analysis, etc. The functions of the lab include performing material, coating and adhesive level selection, testing and qualification for HDDs, and performing component proactive qualifications for HDD programs. In addition, the lab is involved in advanced material development and selection work.

About the role - you will:

The analyst to perform components & material analysis in terms of organic contamination related area. Investigates, develops, and improvises methods and techniques to resolve contamination issues.

Develops solutions to technical problems through the application of chemistry / material science / engineering principles, theories, and concepts. Investigates and tests components for reliability-related issues.

Works on non-routine problems of diverse scope that requires careful data analysis. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. This job is a career-oriented, journey-level position.

Utilize Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) and other analytical equipment to perform outgassing or extraction tests and data analysis, to qualify the use of components & materials in Seagate HDDs.

About you:

Effective team player and good interpersonal skill to work within and with other related departments in Seagate sites (cross-functional / site / country) or suppliers, etc. Strong commitment and meticulous personality. Self-motivated and independent player with strong analytical skills. Able to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways. Must be professional and have work ethic, and able to work under pressure of deadlines. Have good communication skills.

Your experience includes:

Job requires a Bachelor degree in Science (Chemistry) or Engineering (Chemical or Material Science). Preferable with relevant Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) experience (i.e., operation, troubleshooting or analysis).

You might also have:

• Experience or knowledge on how to operate Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectrometer (FTIR), Raman Spectrometer, or Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) / Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis will be an advantage.
• Exposure to other relevant laboratory analytical equipment in areas of particle or organics analysis.
• Knowledge / Application of Data Analytics and AI/Machine Learning will be another advantage.

Location:

The Shugart site (named after Seagate’s founder, Al Shugart) is a research and design center. Easily accessible from the One-North MRT Station, many employees choose to take mass transportation to work. Being a purpose-built building, The Shugart has excellent employee recreational facilities.

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.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate 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!

Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.

Seagate will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

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