Development Off Shift Engineering Intern

Seagate Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Stock purchase plan

12 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Seagate Technology invites a motivated student to join the Wafer Process Development team as an intern. You will learn to maintain processes for cutting‑edge designs and gain hands-on experience in deposition, etch, CMP, and photolithography within a cleanroom environment.

Work includes off‑shift support, data analysis, and root‑cause investigations with experienced engineers. Eligible candidates pursue a relevant bachelor's degree and can work up to 20 hours per week on-site in Bloomington, MN.

Qualifications

• If you have coursework, labs, or projects in lithography, etch, deposition, or metrology, you fit
• Familiarity with coding or scripting for data analysis and automation is a plus
• No full-time work experience required for students pursuing a degree

Responsibilities

• Help maintain wafer processing steps during off-shift hours under mentor guidance
• Gain exposure to cleanroom tech: deposition, etch, CMP, photolithography
• Assist in root-cause investigations and data analysis for process issues
• Collaborate with engineers on experiments and data-driven improvements

Skills

Semiconductor processes exposure

Data analysis scripting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Eng., Electrical Eng., Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

About our group:

Are you excited by cutting-edge technology that pushes industry boundaries? Join our Wafer Process Development team as an intern and help advance the areal density of Seagate recording heads. Our mission is to develop innovative processes for state-of-the-art recording technologies, spanning all disciplines used in semiconductor wafer processing within a cleanroom environment. This internship offers hands‑on experience alongside experienced engineers.

About the role - you will:

• Support and learn to maintain processes for our latest designs during off-shift hours, under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of cleanroom technologies, including deposition, etch, chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), and photolithography.
• Learn and apply problem-solving techniques to help address operational issues, optimize wafer flows, and reduce cycle time and scrap.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced engineers and specialists from diverse technical backgrounds, with mentorship throughout the internship.
• Assist in investigating root causes of process failures, coordinating experiments, and performing data analysis.
• Engage in hands‑on troubleshooting of process issues with frequent presence on the factory floor.

About you:

• Willing and able to work in a cleanroom environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across shifts with a diverse team of engineers and specialists.
• Available to work a up to 20 hours per week.
• Self-motivated and independent, with a strong work ethic.
• Quick learner who can adapt to the fast-paced nature of development programs.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication of results and issues.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work across shifts and departments.
• Detail-oriented with strong execution skills.
• Eager to learn and grow professionally, with interest in a long-term career at Seagate.
• Developing data analysis and critical thinking skills.

Your experience includes:

• Coursework, lab, or project exposure to semiconductor processes such as lithography, etch, plating, film deposition or metrology.
• Familiarity with coding or scripting for data analysis and automation.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or a related field. No prior full-time experience required.

Location:

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunchtime? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments, and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations, and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

The estimated base wage range for this position is $27.00-31.00/hr. The individual base wage is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible Interns, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the employee stock purchase plan. Seagate also offers Interns 12 paid holidays and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave. The benefits for this position are based on a 24 to 40-hour-per-week schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company.

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Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None

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.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented andpassionate 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!

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