Staff Engineer, Mechanical Drive Validation & AI Projects

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data storage company based in Singapore is seeking a qualified individual to lead mechanical drive validation assessments, supporting media design improvements. The ideal candidate will apply their expertise in HDD and HDI testing methodologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field is required, along with strong analytical skills and hands-on experience in testing and analysis.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Supportive work environment

Global collaboration opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in HDD and HDI relevant testing.
• Hands-on experience in drive-level testing and lab-based analysis.
• Familiarity with tribology and defect performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments to support prediction and validation efforts for media design.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and resolve drive failure modes.
• Conduct drive-level testing and programming in lab environments.
• Develop and refine testing protocols and predictive models.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Data analysis techniques

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics, or Nanotechnology

Tools

Testing protocols

Predictive models

Job description

A leading data storage company based in Singapore is seeking a qualified individual to lead mechanical drive validation assessments, supporting media design improvements. The ideal candidate will apply their expertise in HDD and HDI testing methodologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field is required, along with strong analytical skills and hands-on experience in testing and analysis.