Recording Head Characterization & Data Analytics Intern - Summer 2027

Seagate Technology; Normandale (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafe

Fitness center

12 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Seagate Technology is seeking a Recording Head Characterization & Data Analytics Intern for Summer 2027. The role focuses on deriving insights from large datasets, supporting design feedback, and applying DOE to investigate device failures.

The internship emphasizes Python/JMP/C/C++ programming, statistics knowledge, and STEM major requirements. It is based on Seagate's Normandale campus with on-site facilities and full internship benefits.

Qualifications

• Undergrad STEM student enrolled for Fall 2027.
• Experience with data analysis and statistics preferred.
• Programming skills in Python/JMP/C/C++ required.

Responsibilities

• Develop software-based techniques to gain insights from large datasets for design feedback.
• Recording head design verification and device physics understanding.
• Perform experiment DOE to diagnose failures and propose solutions.

Skills

Python

JMP

C/C++

Statistics

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate STEM student

Tools

Python

JMP

C/C++

Job description

Recording Head Characterization & Data Analytics Intern - Summer 2027

Job Title:
Recording Head Characterization & Data Analytics Intern - Summer 2027

Posting Start Date:
11/6/26

Requisition Id:
15404

Job Description:

About our group:

Seagate delivers advanced digital storage solutions to meet the exponential growth in data storage demand. The Characterization and Analytics Group (CAG) is an organization within recording head technology (RHT) to develop recording head test processes and assess recording head performance and reliability.

About the role - you will:

• Develop software-based techniques to gain new insights from large datasets to inform critical design feedback needs
• Recording head design verification and device physics understanding.
• Perform experiment DOE to deep dive into device failures, provide root cause and solutions.

About you:

• Knowledge in statistics and data analysis.
• Understanding the semiconductor laser and magnetic materials.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Programming experience in Python, JMP, C/C++, etc.
• Major in STEM.

Your experience includes:

• Python
• An undergrad student majoring in a STEM degree and enrolled in Fall 2027 classes.

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 $24.00-31.00/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.

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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