Senior Engineer, Hardware Engineering

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Technology is seeking an Electronics/Communication engineer to support read channel integration in disc drives. You will work on integrating ASIC read channel technology to enable reliable data read/write and conduct experiments to validate performance.

The role requires grounding in analog/digital electronics, familiarity with lab equipment, and programming in C/MATLAB/Python. Collaboration across engineering teams will be essential to deliver high-capacity, high-performance products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Electronics and Communication Engineering or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
• Knowledge of magnetic recording subsystems and preamplifiers is advantageous.
• Familiarity with lab test equipment and experimental design.
• Experience with mixed-signal systems, ASIC integration, or embedded systems is beneficial.
• Programming experience in C, MATLAB, or Python is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of read channel electronics into magnetic recording systems.
• Integrate read channel ASIC technology for reliable data read/write.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate system behavior.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues during design, integration, and production.
• Develop and improve read channel optimization and error-recovery procedures.
• Implement new read channel features in disc drive products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet system requirements.

Skills

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

Magnetic recording subsystems

Mixed-signal systems

Embedded systems

Problem solving

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Waveform Generator

C

MATLAB

Python

Job description

About Our Group

The Advanced Recording Subsystem, or ARS, organization develops key recording technologies that enable disc drive product development and productization. The organization brings together expertise across head and media recording, electrical and mechanical systems, read channel technology, and preamplifier technology.

About Our Group

The Advanced Recording Subsystem, or ARS, organization develops key recording technologies that enable disc drive product development and productization. The organization brings together expertise across head and media recording, electrical and mechanical systems, read channel technology, and preamplifier technology. Within ARS, the Read Channel team focuses on integrating mixed-signal analog and digital ASIC technology into disc drive electronics. The team enables reliable reading and writing of data to magnetic media and implements new read channel capabilities that support product performance, capacity, quality, and time-to-market objectives.

About The Role - You Will

• Support the integration of read channel electronics into magnetic recording systems for disc drives.
• Integrate read channel ASIC technology to enable reliable reading and writing of data to magnetic media.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate system behavior and performance.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues arising during product design, integration, and production.
• Develop and improve read channel optimization and error-recovery procedures.
• Implement new read channel features in disc drive products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to understand system-level requirements, interfaces, and design considerations.
• Contribute to product development, design improvements, and technology enhancements that support higher capacity and faster time to market.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Collaborative and comfortable working across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Adaptable and able to contribute effectively to multidisciplinary projects.
• Analytical and methodical when investigating complex technical issues.
• Proactive in identifying problems and driving them toward resolution.
• Able to balance independent technical ownership with strong teamwork.
• An effective communicator who can explain technical findings to different functional teams.
• Comfortable initiating, executing, and contributing to significant engineering projects.
• Committed to engineering quality, continuous improvement, and shared project outcomes.

Your Experience Includes

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
• Knowledge of magnetic recording subsystems, including heads, media, read channel technology, and preamplifiers, which would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and waveform generators.
• Exposure to experimental design, data analysis, technical troubleshooting, or system integration.
• Programming experience in one or more of the following: C, MATLAB, or Python, which would be advantageous.
• Experience working with mixed-signal systems, ASIC integration, signal processing, or embedded systems would be beneficial.

Location

Shugart, Singapore

Travel

None