Lapping Development Intern - Summer 2027

Seagate Technology; Normandale (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays & sick leave

Job summary

Seagate is seeking a Lapping Development Intern for Summer 2027 at our Bloomington, MN site with responsibilities spanning lab testing, data analysis, and DOE-driven development. The role emphasizes hands-on experimentation in lapping systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will document procedures, assist in design exploration for process improvements, and contribute to prototypes or demonstrations while maintaining safety and organization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven lab testing experience in mechanical systems.
• Ability to analyze data and report results concisely.
• Experience documenting procedures and reporting findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab tests and analyze outcomes.
• Document new procedures and experiments.
• Maintain safety and a clean work area.
• Collaborate with team to advance concepts from idea to prototype.

Skills

Lab tests

Data analysis

Report writing

Teamwork

Robotics

DOE

Education

Mechanical Eng

Job description

Lapping Development Intern - Summer 2027

Job Title: Lapping Development Intern - Summer 2027

Posting Start Date: 11/5/26

Requisition Id: 15274

Job Description

About our group

The Slider (Recording Head) Lapping Development group located in Bloomington, MN identifies and develops improvements in recording head row bar lapping equipment and processes that meet future product roadmap requirements. More specifically, the final reader and writer heights as well as surface flatness and air bearing surface finish.

The recording heads (sliders) are a critical component in magnetic hard disc drives. Seagate slider factories manufacture millions of sliders every day. This team supports the research and development builds that define future company success.

About the role - you will:

Seagate's manufacturing site in Korat, Thailand, operates hundreds of lapping systems, while its development site in Bloomington, MN, uses a smaller number to explore ideas for improving system performance and productivity. In this internship, you will help advance one or more of these concepts from an initial idea through design and experimental process-window development, culminating in prototypes or demonstrations of the improvements

• Ability to perform lab tests, analyze results, and develop reports on findings.
• Document new procedures.
• Must follow safety instructions and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

About you

• A self-motivated individual.
• Able to collaborate effectively in a team environment that can sometimes be fast-paced.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple demands.
• Willing and able to learn and apply project management skills, learn how to write engineering reports and presentations, and apply design of experiments.

Your experience includes

• Student pursuing a bachelors degree or masters degree in mechanical engineering or related mechanical science such as physics or materials science.
• Prior experience working in a lab.
• Experience working with robotics or automated machinery.
• Coursework or experience relating to abrasive materials and/or fine abrasive lapping.
• Understanding of statistics and data analysis / DOE.

Location

Our Normandale 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 lunchtime? 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 meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations, and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

The estimated base wage range for this position is $27.00- $35.00/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 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.

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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!

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