Sustaining Intern - Post-First Year of College (Summer 2027)

Seagate Technology; Normandale (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafe

Employee stock purchase plan

12 paid holidays

Minimum 48 hours of paid sick leave

Job summary

Seagate Technology invites a Sustaining Intern for the Summer 2027 program. You will join the Wafer Sustaining Engineering group, collaborating with engineers to support the factory and gain hands-on experience in a cleanroom environment.

You will contribute to projects aimed at improving factory efficiency, CAD design, and documentation while learning SolidWorks and automation tools. The role requires completing one year of college in a STEM field and returning in Fall 2027, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older at start of program.
• Completed one year at college/university in engineering or science and returning in Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and technician activities in Sustaining group.
• Assist in CAD design and documentation updates.
• Operate and test state-of-the-art nanofabrication equipment and measurement instruments.
• Analyze data to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and improve processes.

Skills

Manufacturing

Engineering

Cleanroom

CAD design

Data analysis

Education

1 year completed in Engineering/Science (Chemistry/Physics/Math)

Tools

SolidWorks

Copilot

Power Automate

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Sustaining Intern - Post-First Year of College (Summer 2027)

About Our Group

At Seagate, you will join a worldwide team of talented people collaborating to redefine what digital storage is and what it can be. Seagate leads the industry in research and development and our digital storage solutions allow people the freedom to access their content anytime anywhere. Seagate Recording Head Operations is searching for a current college student who has just completed their first year towards a STEM degree with an interest in learning more about manufacturing/engineering. The Wafer Sustaining Engineering group brings together the fields/majors of Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Materials Science from a wide variety of backgrounds. This opportunity will give you exposure to these disciplines and more as you continue on in your own educational pursuits in a STEM related field. At Seagate, we believe in the power of experiential learning to shape the next generation of engineers and technicians. Our collaborative and innovative work environment, with a focus on continuous learning, provides an ideal setting for interns to gain hands‑on experience and develop their skills.

About the Role - You Will

• Engage in various roles, including technician and support engineering positions.
• Work closely with a Sustaining Engineer to complete a project and to support the factory. A portion of your time will spent be working in a cleanroom environment.
• The Sustaining organization is currently working on projects to improve factory efficiency, to elevate engineering training, to build models in Solid Works, and to automate work. We leverage Copilot, Power Automate and the Microsoft Suite.
• Work on multiple projects that align with your academic interests and career aspirations.
• Update documentation with process engineers, engage in CAD design, create training materials, and program using a variety of coding languages.
• Set up and operate a variety of state-of-the-art nanofabrication equipment and measurement instrumentation used in the production of the company's products.
• Monitor and audit production processes
• Enhance your problem solving and data analysis skill sets as you work to resolve daily product and factory issues. With the rapid pace of our technology development, you will rarely face the same problem twice!
• Test new equipment and document the results for engineering.
• Responsible for activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Work from a process sheet or written/verbal instructions.
• Perform daily troubleshooting and evaluation of suspect wafers and processes. Operate machinery or computer devices to produce a product or service.
• Analyze rework/scrap data to determine root cause and corrective action.
• Working in a team environment, you will be exposed to senior engineers and will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and learn from them.
• Works on assignments that are semi‑routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice. Normally follow established procedures on routine work.
• Work with process technicians, engineers, maintenance, and operations employees to resolve factory and product issues
• Ensure proper passdown and process documentation is made and report to management of factory status including problems and potential problems.
• Develop specialization aligned with a career interest
• Significant engineering responsibility working with cutting‑edge technology
• Opportunity to train and gain exposure to all engineering disciplines, as well as Physics and Chemistry

About You

• Interested in manufacturing/engineering as a potential career path
• Must be 18 or older at the time of the start of the program

Your Experience Includes

• Completed one year at a University, College, or Community College in Engineering or Science (Chemistry, Physics, or Math) and returning to school in the 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 cafe, 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Participation in the employee stock purchase plan
• 12 paid holidays
• Minimum 48 hours of paid sick leave

The estimated base wage range for this position is $22.00-25.00/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.

Travel

None

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.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate 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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