Sr Manager - Wafer Metrology

Seagate Technology; Normandale (AL); On-site; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Seagate is seeking a Senior Manager of Wafer Metrology at the Normandale campus to lead development and deployment of metrology for wafer process control. You will guide R&D and production metrology efforts, drive data quality improvements, and apply modeling and statistics to extract actionable insights for decision making.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of metrology techniques (SEM, FIB-SEM, STEM, optical CD), and a track record in AI/ML project execution within a complex

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field with 3+ years experience, or BS/MS with 10+ years in thin film related research or technology industry.
• Demonstrated leadership in engineering teams and projects in cross-functional environments.
• Experience with measurement techniques in nanotechnology device fabrication for characterization and manufacturing control.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for the development and implementation of metrology for wafer process control.
• Oversee development, testing and optimization of wafer metrology techniques for R&D and production wafers.
• Drive improvements in data quality and develop analytical methods to maximize utility of metrology data.
• Communicate results with impact through clear technical reports.

Skills

AI/ML leadership

Statistical analysis

Metrology techniques

Data-driven decision making

Education

PhD in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering

Tools

SEM

FIB-SEM

STEM

Optical overlay / CD

Job description

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

Oct 20, 2026

Job Description
Job Title:

Sr Manager - Wafer Metrology
Posting Start Date:
10/19/26
Requisition Id:
15372
Job Description:

About our group:

Do you want to work on cutting edge technology that pushes the limits of what a whole industry can do? You will have the exciting opportunity to help push the areal density of Seagate recording heads beyond that of any other competitor in the world. Our team's mission is to develop and implement metrology for wafer characterization and process control for state of the art recording technology. Recording head process technology encompasses all disciplines employed in semiconductor wafer processes technology, performed in a clean room environment.

About the role - you will:

• Lead a team responsible for the development and implementation of metrology for wafer process control.
• Oversee the development, testing and optimization of various wafer metrology techniques for use on both research and development (R&D) and production wafers.
• Drive strategic improvements in data quality and devise analytical methods to maximize utility of metrology data.
• Inspire and guide teams to apply modeling and statistical analysis tools, translate insights into clear technical reports, and communicate results with impact.
• Work with equipment vendors to evaluate new equipment/software and document the results for use in purchasing decisions.

About you:

• Minimum 3+ years relevant experience in thin film related research or technology industry.
• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams and projects in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Requires intimate knowledge of measurement techniques used in nanotechnology device fabrication for characterization and manufacturing control.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively to strengthen team performance.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and people development
• Strong strategic thinking capability, with experience in long-term technology roadmap planning and capacity scaling.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional organizations.
• Results-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Your experience includes:

• Demonstrated experience in AI/ML project leadership or AI/ML execution
• Statistical data analysis skills; proficiency in metrology gauge capability analysis, calibration and statistical process control (SPC) methods considered a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in critical dimension metrology techniques, including SEM, FIB-SEM, STEM and optical overlay / CD
• PhD degree in Physics,Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or other relevant science or engineering field with 3+ years experience, or BS/MS degree with 10+ years of experience in thin film related research or technology industry

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 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.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $153,441.60 - $223,620.80. 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: Normandale, 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.

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