Summer Intern: Gas Dynamics and Interface Contact Modeling

Seagate Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase plan

12 paid holidays

48 hours paid sick leave

On-site campus amenities

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Bloomington/Normandale is seeking a Summer Intern in Gas Dynamics and Interface Contact Modeling. You will collaborate with development teams to study gas dynamics, heat transfer, and surface contact for data storage devices, and perform CFD simulations to predict flow and heat transfer at micro- and nanoscale.

Applicants should be pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering and be enrolled in Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with commercial CFD tools (Ansys Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys CFX, Star-CCM+, FLOW-3D, Converge) or OpenFOAM.
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse engineering teams.
• Enrolled in a Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical Engineering or related field and Fall 2027 enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Work with advanced development and product development teams in gas dynamics, heat transfer, surface contact, and fluid bearing design for data storage devices.
• Execute CFD modeling to predict gas flow, pressure, and heat transfer around features patterned at the micro- and nanoscale.
• Develop experience in industry statistical analysis and modeling methods to help a team of engineers develop improved modeling approaches for data storage devices.
• Summarize and communicate results to teams from a diverse set of engineering disciplines.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Gas dynamics

Interface contact mechanics

Tribology

Team leadership

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical Eng (Fall 2027)

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL Multiphysics

Ansys CFX

Star-CCM+

FLOW-3D

OpenFOAM

Job description

Summer Intern: Gas Dynamics and Interface Contact Modeling

Posting Start Date: 11/9/26 Requisition Id: 15374

About our group:

Our group develops advanced mechanical, materials, and thermo-mechanical technologies at the micro- and nano-scale for future generations of hard disk drives. We invent, design, and develop engineering solutions for future data storage devices.

About the role - you will:

• Work with advanced development and product development teams in the areas of gas dynamics, heat transfer, surface contact, and fluid bearing design for data storage devices
• Execute CFD modeling to predict gas flow, pressure, and heat transfer around features patterned at the micro- and nanoscale.
• Develop experience in industry statistical analysis and modeling methods to help a team of engineers develop improved modeling approaches for data storage devices.
• Summarize and communicate results to teams from a diverse set of engineering disciplines.

About you:

• Strong experience in fluid dynamics, mechanical engineering, gas dynamics, interface contact mechanics, tribology, or similar fields.
• Demonstrated the flexibility to contribute to multi-disciplinary projects.
• Have demonstrated a combination of leadership and strong teamwork skills that you will apply to initiate, execute, and collaborate on technology development projects.

Your experience includes:

• Strong academic background in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with commercial (Ansys Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys CFX, Star-CCM+, FLOW-3D, Converge), or open-source (OpenFOAM) CFD tools
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse engineering teams
• In program for Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field and must be enrolled in Fall 2027 schooling.

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 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 $35.00-44.50/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

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!

Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records EEO Know Your Rights Poster

Seagate will provide reasonable accommodation with the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].