Engineering Specialist IV- Analytical and Chemical Technician - Day shift (M-F)

Seagate Technology; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus eligibility

401(k)

Job summary

Seagate Technology seeks a hands-on analytical professional for the Fremont Materials Science Lab. You will support non-routine testing, prepare samples, calibrations, and solvents, and manage data and records for materials qualification.

The role involves operating GCMS, LCMS, ICPMS, IC, and GPC instruments as part of a product development team. The position requires safety-minded handling of solvents and reagents and the ability to work onsite Monday through Friday at our Fremont, CA campus,

Qualifications

• High school diploma with several years of work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering with laboratory work through internships or projects for a school lab.
• Must have hands-on experience with more than one of the following: GCMS, LCMS, ICPMS, IC, GPC.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers on non-routine testing to develop, validate, and implement new metrology.
• Provide hands-on lab support for sample preparation, extraction, and dilution using pipettes, syringes, volumetric glassware, analytical balances, and other laboratory tools.
• Accurately prepare calibration standards, reference solutions, eluents, and solvents for testing.
• Process raw data for quantitation and reporting; maintain detailed laboratory records and update databases.
• Operate instrumentation such as GCMS, LCMS, ICPMS, IC, GPC.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues, prepare eluents, and maintain supplies of consumables for each tool.

Skills

Hands-on analysis

Data acquisition software

Solvent handling

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

High school diploma with work experience

Tools

GCMS

LCMS

ICPMS

IC

GPC

Job description

No visa sponsorship is available for this role, and only candidates who live within a daily commutable distance to Fremont, CA and can work onsite M-F will be considered.

About Our Group

The Materials Science Lab at Seagate Recording Media in Fremont is a state-of-the‑art laboratory equipped with numerous advanced analytical and characterization instrumentation. The chemical and materials team specializes in the detection and quantitation of trace compounds, identification of unknowns for materials qualification, and testing of the media interface. As part of the product development team, our goal is to understand and assess the risks associated with new media designs and media processes.

About The Role - You Will

• Work closely with engineers on non‑routine testing to develop, validate, and implement new metrology.
• Provide hands‑on lab support for sample preparation, extraction, and dilution using pipettes, syringes, volumetric glassware, analytical balances, and other laboratory tools.
• Accurately prepare calibration standards, reference solutions, eluents, and solvents for testing.
• Process raw data for quantitation and reporting; maintain detailed laboratory records and update databases.
• Operate instrumentation such as GCMS, LCMS, ICPMS, IC, GPC.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues, prepare eluents, and maintain supplies of consumables for each tool.

About You

• Experienced with various hands‑on analytical techniques and tooling. Can operate instrumentation and work with data acquisition and processing software.
• Know how to safely handle organic solvents, acids, bases, and other chemicals.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.
• Work effectively both independently and as a team.

Your Experience Includes

• High school diploma with several years of work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering with laboratory work through internships or projects for a school lab..
• Must have hands‑on experience with more than one of the following: GCMS, LCMS, ICPMS, IC, GPC.

You Might Also Have

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with imaging and data reporting software.
• Other instrumentation experience such as optical microscope, FTIR, Raman, SEM/EDX.

Location:

No visa sponsorship is available for this role, and only candidates who live within a daily commutable distance to Fremont, CA and can work onsite M-F will be considered.

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 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated base wage range for this position is $ 34.00/hr - $ 45.00 /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 employees, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; discretionary bonus eligibility; 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. Benefits are based on a full‑time schedule and may vary by location and tenure.

Location: Fremont USA Research Center

Travel: None