Engineering Specialist III (Onsite)

Seagate Technology; Normandale (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Bloomington, MN is seeking an Engineering Specialist III (Onsite) to perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of photo, plate, and test equipment in Wafer fabrication. You will read schematics, work with electronic circuits, PLCs and robotics, and follow PM instructions while establishing preventive maintenance programs and training colleagues as needed.

This role requires initiative, strong problem solving, and effective communication with Process, RD and

Qualifications

• Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Photo, Plate, and Test equipment in Wafer fabrication.
• Knowledge of electronic circuits, PLCs, robotics; able to read schematics.
• Must follow safety procedures when handling chemicals.
• Experience in semiconductor or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of photo, plate, and test equipment in Wafer fabrication.
• Read schematics and knowledge of circuits, PLCs and robotics.
• Follow PM instructions and maintain equipment to company standards.
• Establish preventive maintenance programs and procedures.
• Administer training to ensure proper operation and maintenance.
• Exercise judgment and suggest solutions on assignments.
• Determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
• May provide guidance to other team members.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Reading schematics

PLC

Robotics

Safety

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)

Oct 05, 2026

Job Description

Engineering Specialist III (Onsite)

Posting Start Date: 9/28/26

Requisition Id: 15157

About our group:

Seagate Technology Inc. is the leader in mass data storage globally and we help the world store more data and harness its potential with breakthrough data storage solutions. We are hiring in the Equipment Engineering and Services department within the Recording Heads Operations at Seagate Technology, Inc. in Bloomington, MN. We are looking for skilled Engineering Technicians on multiple shifts. In this position, you will work on maintenance related activities on equipment in our Wafer Fab Cleanroom and actively interact cross-functionally with Process, RD, and Manufacturing departments. We are a team-oriented organization with a priority to enhance technician skills at all levels in the department.

About the role - you will:

• Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Photo, Plate, and Test equipment in Wafer fabrication


• Knowledge of electronic circuits, PLC's, Robotics and able to read schematics


• Able to follow and complete PM instructions


• Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots equipment in a manner that meets company standards and ensures minimum equipment downtime. Includes Technicians that repair and maintain production and production test equipment


• Establishes and maintains preventive maintenance programs and procedures


• Administers training programs to ensure: Proper equipment operation, preventive maintenance, repair programs and procedures


• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions


• Determine methods and procedures on new assignments


• May provide guidance to other team members


• As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in creative and effective ways

About you:

• Excellent work Ethics


• Ability to work with chemicals following all safety procedures


• Reliable team player


• Excellent troubleshooting skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Multitasking


• Problem solver


• High attention to details


• Creative

Your experience includes:

• Experience with MS Office


• Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Photo, Plate, and Test equipment in Wafer fabrication.


• Knowledge of electronic circuits, PLC's, Robotics and able to read schematics


• Semiconductor or related industry experience


• Must be able to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Thursday from 6:30 am-6:30 pm

You might also have:

• Associate degree in a technical field.


• Software and Hardware experience

Salary:

The estimated base wage range for this position is $27.37 - $39.13/hr. The individual base wage is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits:

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, flexible and dependent care spending accounts, and health care spending accounts.

Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, 120 hours of vacation, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company.

Location

Bloomington, MN (Onsite - Must be able to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Thursday from 6:30 am-6:30 pm)

Our Bloomington, MN 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 cafe, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? 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 meditations rooms or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

Location: Normandale, United States

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 (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. EEO Know Your Rights Poster

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