Summer Intern - Mechanical Design for Atomic Layer Processing Fixtures

Seagate Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 37,195,000 - 37,196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

12 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Seagate Technology seeks a mechanical engineering intern for its atomic layer deposition and etching systems team at the Normandale campus. You will translate process and equipment requirements into practical fixtures and designs, using CAD and FEA to analyze options and drive reliable, manufacturable solutions.

The role emphasizes curiosity, ownership, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across mechanical, process, materials science, and chemistry teams, with hands-on design work and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in mechanical design, structural mechanics, heat transfer, or material selection.
• Ability to build and refine models and assess simulation validity.
• Experience with CAD and exposure to FEA, drawings, prototyping, or test validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop fixtures for atomic layer etching and deposition processes with drafters and process engineers.
• Translate requirements into mechanical concepts, designs, and recommendations.
• Evaluate stiffness, heat transfer, chemical compatibility, manufacturability, reliability, and throughput.
• Use CAD, calculations, and FEM to compare concepts and refine designs.
• Apply decision-analysis methods to assess design tradeoffs and risks.
• Present analyses and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical design

Finite element analysis

CAD

Heat transfer

Material selection

Education

ME student (Bachelors/Masters)

Tools

FEM software

Engineering drawings

Job description

About Our Group

Our atomic layer process engineering team develops advanced deposition and etch capabilities for next-generation HDD transducer technology.

About Our Group

Our atomic layer process engineering team develops advanced deposition and etch capabilities for next-generation HDD transducer technology. We work across mechanical design, materials science, chemistry, equipment engineering, and manufacturing to create robust fixtures and process solutions. This internship offers hands-on experience translating process requirements into practical mechanical designs for atomic layer deposition and etching systems.

About The Role - You Will

• Work with drafters, equipment engineers, and process engineers to develop fixtures for atomic layer etching and deposition processes.
• Translate process and equipment requirements into mechanical concepts, detailed designs, and engineering recommendations.
• Evaluate stiffness, heat transfer, chemical compatibility, manufacturability, reliability, and process throughput.
• Use CAD, engineering calculations, and finite element analysis where appropriate to compare and refine concepts.
• Apply Kepner-Tregoe or similar decision-analysis methods to assess design alternatives and risks.
• Present design analyses, tradeoffs, and recommendations to technical stakeholders.

About You

• You are naturally curious and enjoy understanding how mechanical systems and physical processes work.
• You are comfortable working through ambiguous requirements and creating practical solutions to open-ended engineering problems.
• You combine first-principles thinking with creative problem solving and constructively challenge assumptions.
• You take ownership of your work, independently drive progress, and communicate design decisions clearly.
• You enjoy collaborating across mechanical engineering, process engineering, materials science, and chemistry.

Your Experience Includes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in mechanical design, structural mechanics, heat transfer, or material selection.
• Ability to apply fundamental physical understanding to build and refine models, assess simulation validity, and develop mechanical designs.
• Experience with CAD and exposure to finite element analysis, engineering drawings, prototyping, or design validation through coursework or projects.
• Understanding of material properties, chemical compatibility, and the effects of process environments on mechanical performance.
• Current bachelor’s or master’s student in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering field. Chemical engineering and materials science candidates may also be considered with substantial coursework or project experience in mechanical design, solid mechanics, heat transfer, CAD, or finite element analysis. All candidates must be returning to classes in Fall 2027.

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 $27.00-37.00/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.

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Location

Normandale, United States

Travel

None