Hardware Engineering Design Summer Internship

Seagate Technology; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site café with fresh foods and hot/

Fully equipped on-site fitness center

12 paid holidays

Minimum 48 hours paid sick leave

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Shakopee, MN is seeking a hands-on Hardware Engineering Design Summer Intern for a 12-week program. You will design measurement fixtures in SolidWorks, perform precise lab measurements, and analyze data to guide design decisions.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration with engineering teams and hands-on development. Ideal candidates are pursuing Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering (2nd or 3rd year) and are enrolled for Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a 2nd or 3rd year Bachelor's student in Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be enrolled in Fall 2027.
• Experience with SolidWorks is required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build measurement fixtures for hard disk drive components using SolidWorks.
• Conduct high-accuracy measurements of performance parameters with state-of-the-art equipment.
• Perform data analysis to summarize results and recommend next steps.
• Share findings and propose design improvements for current or future products.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering) - 2nd or 3rd year

Tools

SolidWorks

Python scripting

Job description

Hardware Engineering Design Summer Internship Job Description Job Alerts Link Job Title: Hardware Engineering Design Summer Internship Posting Start Date: 11/4/26 Requisition Id: 15508 Job Description:

About our group:

The Hardware Engineering design team develops mechanics for the next generation of high-capacity disc drives to service the ever-growing storage requirements of today’s connected world. We are seeking a mechatronics/mechanical engineering student looking for an exciting and fulfilling summer 2027 internship to work alongside our team for twelve weeks at our Shakopee Minnesota design center. This is a great opportunity for you to gain first-hand experience and expand your knowledge base in the world of product design.

About the role - you will:

• Working on a focused project that will include using SolidWorks to design and build measurement fixtures for hard disc drive components.
• Conduct high-accuracy measurements of various performance parameters of these components using state of the art equipment
• Complete data analysis to summarize results and recommend next steps.
• Share your findings and make recommendations to improve existing designs and for potential use on future products.

About you:

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Self-motivated and detail oriented.

· Strong affinity for a hands‑on approach to engineering and interacting with various engineering disciplines.

· Team player, responsible, and motivated.

Your experience includes:

· Able to work 100% on site during the internship.

· Able to use SolidWorks to design and detail components

· Able to conduct extensive lab measurements and testing using state of the art equipment, following equipment training.

· Skillful in using Python to write testing scripts.

· Experience with mechanical instrumentation and tools.

· Prior experience or exposure in mechanical design experience is a plus.

· Current 2nd year or 3rd year Bachelor's student with major in Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering and must be enrolled in Fall 2027.

Location:

Our Shakopee campus is located 25 minutes southwest of Minneapolis in a setting with a rural vibe – it overlooks a horse racing track and stables, yet it has great entertainment venues close by as well. With wide-open spaces, the campus has plenty of space for running, biking, shooting some hoops or playing volleyball over lunch. If working out is your thing, the on‑site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, tournaments and group workouts. Hungry? Seagate offers an on‑site café with freshly sourced foods and specialty coffees, or if you prefer, drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away.

The estimated base wage range for this position is $25-$31/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: Shakopee, 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 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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