Staff Engineer – Recording Head Process Development

Seagate Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Staff Engineer for Recording Head Mechanical Process Development. You will design advanced lapping processes with sub-nanometer control, lead rapid experimentation, and coordinate with internal and external teams to deliver production-ready tools.

The role requires extensive mechanical engineering expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in precision manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical Engineering with related experience.
• Experience in high-precision process development and equipment design.
• Familiarity with modeling or data analysis tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop advanced row bar lapping processes and equipment.
• Lead high-precision process development with data analysis across areas.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to refine tools and processes.
• Deliver validated solutions and transfer packages for global teams.

Skills

High-precision process design

Equipment design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

COMSOL

ANSYS

MATLAB

Python

JMP

Job description

Seagate Technology in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Staff Engineer for Recording Head Mechanical Process Development. You will design advanced lapping processes with sub-nanometer control, lead rapid experimentation, and coordinate with internal and external teams to deliver production-ready tools.

The role requires extensive mechanical engineering expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in precision manufacturing.