Engineering Specialist IV (Failure Analysis)

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been a leader in storage innovation for over four decades. This role in the Failure Analysis group involves using advanced tools to identify and understand failure causes in recording media. You will work collaboratively with engineers to improve yields, while maintaining a safe and orderly work environment. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge storage solutions in a dynamic workplace that values integrity and innovation.

Benefits

Onsite canteen

Gym

Dance studio

Recreational activities

Community volunteer events

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in engineering and hands-on technical abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software and understanding engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform Failure Analysis using Candela, Microscopes, and AFM.
• Update reports and notify relevant processes via email.

Skills

Technical Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Candela

Microscopes

AFM

Job description

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Location:

Singapore, SG

Posting Date: May 8, 2025

Job ID: 12105

About our group:

We are the (FA) Failure Analysis group in Media Research & Development, responsible for identifying and understanding causes of failures in recording media. We utilize tools such as Microscopes, Candela, and AFM to determine root causes, generate failure analysis reports, and coordinate with relevant process groups. Rejected disks are sent to MSL (Material Science Lab) for in-depth analysis. This role reports to the Senior Engineer team lead.

About the role - you will:

• Perform Failure Analysis using Candela, Microscopes, and AFM to identify root causes.
• Update reports and notify relevant processes via email (Event notification).
• Submit disks to MSL for further analysis.
• Raise DMRs, clear reject disks, print DMRs, and coordinate with the warehouse for scrap.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as assigned by Engineers.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean, orderly work environment.
• Assist Engineers with yield improvement projects.

About you:

• Task-oriented and able to work under stress.
• Team player and good listener.
• Capable of working independently when required.
• Willing to work in rotating 12-hour shifts and perform overtime as necessary.

Your experience includes:

• Developing strong technical skills in your engineering field.
• Proficiency in relevant software, understanding engineering principles, and hands-on technical abilities.

Location:

Our Woodlands site is one of Singapore's largest electronics manufacturing facilities, housing our recording media operations across three accessible sites. Facilities include an onsite canteen, gym, dance studio, and recreational activities like badminton and table tennis. We also host celebrations and community volunteer events.

About Us

With over four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity in the data age, providing cutting-edge storage solutions. Our 29,000 employees worldwide embody values of integrity, innovation, and inclusion, striving for excellence daily.

Join us to make a difference in the datasphere!

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