Semiconductor Memory Research and Qualification Staff Engineer

Seagate Technology; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Sick time

Flex time

401(k)

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Shakopee, MN seeks a Semiconductor Memory Research and Qualification Staff Engineer to identify, evaluate, and qualify advanced memory technologies for future products. You will drive assessments from early research through product integration, collaborating with suppliers, startups, and internal teams to ensure readiness and mitigate risks.

The role requires deep semiconductor memory expertise, strong data analysis, and programming skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience characterizing and qualifying memory technologies (e.g., DRAM, NAND Flash, MRAM, ReRAM, PCRAM, Optane-class memory, FeRAM/FeFET).
• Deep expertise in semiconductor memory devices, characterization methodologies, reliability engineering, and qualification processes.
• Experience with lab/test equipment including probers and ATE testers.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify advanced memory technologies for future Seagate products.
• Drive memory technology assessments from R&D to product integration.
• Collaborate with memory suppliers, startups, and internal teams to assess technology readiness.
• Develop qualification strategies and manage risks/opportunities for next-generation memory.
• Guide technology decisions across engineering and reliability groups.

Skills

Memory tech qualification

Programming in C/C++ and Python

Statistical data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering or related field

PhD in engineering or related field

Tools

Lab test equipment

Automated probers

ATE memory testers

Job description

Semiconductor Memory Research and Qualification Staff Engineer

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, flex time, 401(k)

About our group

Seagate's Research & Development organization drives the company's long-term technology strategy and innovation pipeline. The organization spans advanced materials research, semiconductor device engineering, process development, systems architecture, and storage technology innovation.

Within R&D, the Emerging Memory Group is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and developing next-generation memory and storage technologies that can enable future Seagate products. The team collaborates with semiconductor design houses, startups, universities, and research consortia to transform breakthrough technologies into manufacturable solutions.

About the role - you will

• Be responsible to identify, evaluate, and qualify advanced memory technologies for future Seagate products.
• Drive memory technology assessments across the entire lifecycle, from early-stage research and proof-of-concept demonstrations through component qualification and product integration.
• Work closely with memory suppliers, startups, research institutions, and internal engineering teams to evaluate technology readiness,
• Identify risks and opportunities and develop qualification strategies for next-generation memory solutions.
• Collaborate across device engineering, system architecture, product engineering, reliability, and test organizations to guide technology decisions that impact future Seagate products.

About you

• Provide clear technical direction and use engineering judgement to guide memory technology decisions.
• Utilize experimental data, statistical methods, and root cause analysis to resolve complex technical problems.
• Build productive relationships and work with cross functional teams and departments globally.
• Self-driven professional with strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills,
• Experience with statistical analysis and large-scale data processing.

Your experience includes

• Hands-on experience characterizing and qualifying one or more memory technologies such as DRAM, NAND Flash, MRAM, ReRAM, PCRAM, Optane-class memory, or Ferroelectric Memory (FeRAM/FeFET).
• This role requires deep expertise in semiconductor memory devices, characterization methodologies, reliability engineering, and qualification processes, along with the ability to influence technology direction and business decisions.
• Hands-on knowledge of lab test equipment, automated probers, and ATE memory testers
• Strong programming and automation skills using C/C++, Python for tester and test Program development.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering related field (i.e. Electrical, Chemical, Computer Engineering, Materials, Physics, or Information Technology) and 8+ years of experience or master's degree in the same and 6+ years' experience or PhD and 3+ years' experience or equivalent experience and education.

You might also have

• Track record of adopting AI tools to streamline technical work.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing, wafer fabrication processes, process integration, and technology development workflows
• Experience working with external research organizations, universities, startups, or semiconductor ecosystem partners.

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 cafe with freshly sourced foods and specialty coffees, or if you prefer, drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $96,408.00 - $140,506.00. The individual salary 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 employees, including, but not limited to, , eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Location

Shakopee, United States

Travel

Up to 10%

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.

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