Manufacturing Process Integration (MPI) Senior Engineer

Seagate Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Manufacturing Process Integration Senior Engineer to enhance production processes and integrate cutting-edge technologies. In this role, you will work collaboratively with top-tier professionals to tackle complex engineering challenges and ensure the successful launch of new products. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects, develop skills in machine learning, and contribute to state-of-the-art manufacturing solutions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the data storage industry, and make a meaningful impact on the future of technology.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plans

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

On-site Café

Fitness Center

Meditation Rooms

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering with a focus on process integration.
• Ability to apply design of experiments and statistical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the development of new technologies for manufacturing.
• Integrate technologies into production and ensure readiness.

Skills

Machine Learning

Generative AI

Data Science

Statistical Process Control

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Python

Microsoft Power Automate

Job description

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Manufacturing Process Integration Sr. Engineer

Location: Bloomington, MN, US

Posting Date: Apr 25, 2025

Job ID: 11366

About our group:

The Manufacturing Process Integration Team plays a key role in developing or modifying transferred process points to improve manufacturability and performance, working in partnership with Operations, Development, Design, and Product Engineering.

We are currently recruiting for two Manufacturing Process Integration Senior Engineers to join our team.

About the role - you will:

• Engage during the development of new reader and writer technologies, including Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR).
• Integrate those technologies into the factory and bring to volume production readiness.
• Specialize in a specific discipline (litho, vacuum, plate, CMP, metrology, configuration/product support) within the new process launch space.
• Interact with personnel from Directors to Technicians and Operators.
• Communicate well to foster strong relationships and understanding.
• Develop and deliver tactical direction on critical issues.
• Prepare and present documented results to various audiences.
• Demonstrate good judgment regarding the technical and business impacts of process change recommendations.
• Design experiments that generate meaningful and accurate results.
• Contribute actively to troubleshooting material, manufacturing process, and product design issues.
• Develop skills in Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Data Science.
• Support and develop automation with training using Microsoft Power Automate, Python, and OCAPs.

About you:

• Enjoy working in a team that produces state-of-the-art products.
• Contribute knowledge in a collaborative environment with some of the brightest minds in the storage industry.
• Develop effective solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Work independently on mission-critical, technical process, and failure analysis projects.
• Lead projects and own process modules on complex build routes.
• Work across process disciplines as a generalist process integrator.
• Act as a spokesperson and subject matter expert, presenting project data and conclusions to management at all levels within Seagate.

Your experience includes:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment and be on-call for off-shift issues.
• Ability to apply design of experiments and statistical process control techniques such as Minitab, JMP.
• Willingness to travel to international manufacturing sites occasionally.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer Engineering, Materials, Physics, or IT) with 5+ years of experience, or a master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with minimal or no experience, or equivalent experience and education.

You might also have:

• Experience in semiconductor/wafer fabrication and/or data storage product development.
• Experience with vacuum mill and etch processes, AI, and ML applications.
• Materials Science background.

Location:

Our Normandale campus spans Edina and Bloomington, serving as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. The campus offers amenities like an on-site café, restaurants, shopping, a fitness center, meditation rooms, and community events.

The estimated base salary range is $81,536.00 - $116,596.00, depending on location, skills, experience, and education.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, bonus programs, 401(k), stock purchase plans, paid time off, and parental leave. Benefits vary by location and employment status.

Additional details:

Location: Normandale, United States

Travel: Up to 10%

About Us

Seagate has over four decades of storage innovation, empowering humanity in the data age with cutting-edge solutions for data storage and management.

Our 29,000 employees worldwide embody values of integrity, innovation, and inclusion, striving for excellence daily.

Join us and be inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

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