Disk & Head Mechanical Intern - Summer 2027

Seagate Technology; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

12 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Shakopee, MN invites applications for the Head Disk Mechanical Intern – Summer 2027. The role offers exposure to HDD subsystems, tribology, and data analysis with hands-on experiments in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You will work with lab instruments and software like Python, MATLAB, JMP, and Minitab, while developing foundational skills in head-disk interface technologies and reliability testing. This internship emphasizes teamwork and independent initiative.

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic data analysis and reporting.
• Programming and debugging experience.
• Experience with characterization and analytical instruments (AFM, SEM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gain foundational knowledge of HDDs and recording subsystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including materials science and reliability engineering.
• Participate in lab testing and data analysis with HDM team members.
• Perform experiments using bench instruments, Python, MATLAB, and data analysis tools.
• Run experiments to improve tribology of head-disk interfaces.
• Analyze data using Python, JMP, MATLAB, Minitab, and Excel.
• Document findings and present results in reports and team meetings.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Lab work

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

MS Excel

Education

BS/MS in mechanical/electrical engineering or related

Tools

MATLAB

Python

JMP

Minitab

AFM

SEM

Job description

Seagate Technology in Shakopee, MN invites applications for the Head Disk Mechanical Intern – Summer 2027. The role offers exposure to HDD subsystems, tribology, and data analysis with hands-on experiments in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You will work with lab instruments and software like Python, MATLAB, JMP, and Minitab, while developing foundational skills in head-disk interface technologies and reliability testing. This internship emphasizes teamwork and independent initiative.