Electrical Engineering Intern - Equipment Engineering Team

Seagate Technology; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Seagate Technology is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for the Equipment Engineering Team at our Fremont campus. You will assist with electrical design, controls, instrumentation, and data acquisition on manufacturing equipment, gaining exposure to lifecycle improvements and reliability initiatives.

You will collaborate with international teams and apply hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced engineering environment while pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits, sensors, and controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems through university projects, labs, or internships.
• Strong communication and teamwork with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers in solving technical problems using electrical engineering principles and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Work on equipment development and modification projects that impact manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to ensure project success.
• Assist with specification, design, testing, and validation of electrical/control system improvements for manufacturing equipment.
• Define technical milestones, data collection methods, and engineering resource needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Safety mindset

Electrical engineering interest

Schematic reading

Python

C/C++

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Electrical Engineering Intern - Equipment Engineering Team

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Intern - Equipment Engineering Team

Posting Start Date: 11/6/26

Requisition Id: 15461

Job Description

About our group: The Equipment Engineering team is responsible for all aspects of Media Development including sputter deposition coating systems, wash and post sputter process and testing support equipment, including electrical system design, controls integration, equipment modifications, data acquisition, diagnostics, failure analysis, reliability improvements, performance validation, and support for media development process requests. We work closely with manufacturing, process engineering, facilities, and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient equipment performance.

About the role – you will:

• As a member of Seagate's RMO Equipment Engineering team, the Electrical Engineering Intern will support engineers in solving technical problems through the application of electrical engineering principles, analytical methods, and hands‑on troubleshooting.
• This internship provides opportunities to work on equipment development and modification projects that directly impact manufacturing operations. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will gain exposure to electrical design, controls systems, instrumentation, automation, data acquisition, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• To be successful in this role, you will regularly collaborate with cross-functional teams and international partners, making strong communication and teamwork skills essential.
• Within assigned projects, you will provide technical support for equipment-related activities and contribute to the successful execution of engineering projects. You may assist with the specification, design, testing, implementation, and validation of electrical and control system improvements for manufacturing equipment throughout its lifecycle.
• As part of your assignments, you will support project teams in defining technical milestones, measurement systems, data collection methods, and engineering resource requirements.

About you:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Safety-first approach in all aspects of work.

Your experience includes:

• Strong interest in electrical engineering and manufacturing equipment systems.
• Practical understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and troubleshooting techniques.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits, instrumentation, sensors, and controls systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to engineering and operations teams.
• Ability to provide status updates and document engineering activities.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical systems through university projects, laboratories, or internships.
• Exposure to industrial automation, controls, instrumentation, or robotics.
• Experience with electrical design and troubleshooting concepts.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or equivalent tools.
• Basic programming experience in Python, C/C++, PLC programming, or similar languages is a plus.
• Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Location

Our Gold LEED-certified Fremont product-design campus drives innovation, bringing together a diverse set of engineering, design, operations, support, and administrative teams. The site is equipped with a state-of-the‑art clean room and lab space. On‑site social activities are popular, including our annual BBQ, ice cream social, and holiday events. Wellness programs, gaming rooms, and the on‑site fitness center help round out and balance your Seagate work‑life experience, along with opportunities to give back to our local community.

The estimated base wage range for this position is $26 - $36/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.

Location: Fremont USA Research Center
Travel: None

Information at a Glance

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 and passionate 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!

Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records EEO Know Your Rights Poster

Seagate will provide reasonable accommodation with the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].