Sr. Engineer, Manufacturing Process Integration (MPI)

Seagate Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate's Wafer MPI team in Bloomington, MN seeks a Senior Engineer to scale HAMR and related technologies for high-volume production. You will drive manufacturability, document results, and present to diverse audiences.

Requires engineering/physics/materials background with 5+ years (or 3+ with MS). Travel and cross-functional collaboration are integral to advancing process integration across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience; or a Master's with 3+ years; or PhD with minimal experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication to convey complex concepts.
• DOE, statistical analysis and SPC experience in manufacturing settings.
• Occasional international travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate HAMR, reader and writer technologies.
• Focus on process manufacturability for volume production readiness.
• Design and execute statistically valid experiments and analyses.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve process and manufacturing challenges.

Skills

DOE

Statistical analysis

Statistical process control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related

Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related

PhD in related field

Job description

Sr. Engineer, Manufacturing Process Integration (MPI) Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Engineer, Manufacturing Process Integration (MPI)

Posting Start Date: 9/29/26

Requisition Id: 15195

About our group:

Seagate is seeking a Senior Engineer to join the Wafer Process Engineering organization at Seagate's Recording Head Operations located in Bloomington, MN.

The Wafer MPI team is responsible for scaling new wafer processes and products from late-stage development into full-volume manufacturing. Our goals include improving wafer process manufacturability, throughput, and recording head device performance.

The MPI team manages wafer builds and engineering optimizations involving lasers and laser light paths, plasmonic transducers, electronic and magnetic elements, material selection, and thermal management in support of Seagate's Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology.

We work closely with Wafer Operations, Wafer Process Development, Wafer Design, and Product Engineering teams to deliver next-generation recording technologies to high-volume manufacturing.

About the role - you will:

• Engage in the development and integration of new reader and writer technologies, including Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR).
• Focus on process manufacturability and readiness as new technologies transition to volume production.
• Prepare, document, and present technical results to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrate sound judgment when evaluating the technical and business impacts of process change recommendations.
• Design and execute experiments that generate meaningful and statistically valid results.
• Actively contribute to troubleshooting material, manufacturing process, and product design issues.
• Develop expertise within a specialized discipline such as lithography, vacuum processes, plating, CMP, metrology, or configuration/product support within the new process launch environment.
• Collaborate with personnel across multiple organizational levels, from technicians and operators to engineering leadership.
• Build strong working relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide technical recommendations and support the resolution of critical process and manufacturing challenges.
• Develop skills in Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Data Science applications.
• Support and develop automation solutions using Microsoft Power Automate, Python, and OCAP methodologies.

About you:

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being part of a team that develops state-of-the-art technologies and products.

• Contributing technical expertise within a highly collaborative engineering environment.
• Developing effective solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Working independently on complex technical process and failure analysis projects.
• Leading project workstreams and driving process improvements within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Working across multiple process disciplines as a process integration engineer.
• Presenting technical data, analyses, and recommendations to cross-functional teams and management.

Your experience includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline and 5+ years of experience; or a Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline and 3+ years of experience; or a PhD and 0+ years of experience; or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and occasionally support off-shift manufacturing issues.
• Demonstrated experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and statistical process control techniques.
• Ability to travel occasionally to international manufacturing locations.

You Might Also Have:

• Experience in semiconductor or wafer fabrication and/or data storage product development.
• Experience in yield improvement, failure analysis, or CAD applications.
• Experience working as a process integrator or generalist engineer.
• Materials Science background.
• Experience applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to engineering challenges.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $94,140.00 - $134,625.00. 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:

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 café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? 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.

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: Up to 10%

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 andpassionate 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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