Lead Sputter Systems Engineer – Equipment Engineering

Seagate Technology; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Fremont, CA, is recruiting for a role leading Sputter Systems within the Equipment Engineering group. You will supervise operations, coordinate with R&D and production, and provide technical leadership to ensure timely project delivery.

The position requires strong leadership, systems thinking, and hands-on troubleshooting in a fast-paced 24/7 R&D/manufacturing environment. Onsite work is required at Fremont campus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading/supervising Sputter Systems/Technology teams.
• Knowledge of system configuration and materials logistics in R&D and production environments.
• Ability to mentor junior specialists and coordinate cross-functional projects.
• Experience supervising day-to-day operations of sputter deposition systems.
• Ability to manage purchase orders and supplier coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise activities related to Sputter Systems and Technology within the Equipment Engineering team.
• Oversee system configuration, materials logistics, and coordination of engineering support for R&D and production environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members and coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure timely execution of engineering projects.
• Supervise day-to-day operations and support activities for Sputter deposition systems.
• Lead system reconfiguration projects and coordinating with engineering and operations teams.
• Manage materials logistics, inventory levels, and external supplier processing.
• Generate and manage purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery of critical components.
• Support failure analysis, corrective actions, and performance validation efforts.
• Provide regular updates and reports to management and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and guiding junior specialists and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Mentoring/Supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications or coursework in engineering/manufacturing

Tools

Sputter systems

Job description

Seagate Technology in Fremont, CA, is recruiting for a role leading Sputter Systems within the Equipment Engineering group. You will supervise operations, coordinate with R&D and production, and provide technical leadership to ensure timely project delivery.

The position requires strong leadership, systems thinking, and hands-on troubleshooting in a fast-paced 24/7 R&D/manufacturing environment. Onsite work is required at Fremont campus.