Wafer Photo Process Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Seagate Technology; Normandale (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

12 paid holidays

48 hours paid sick leave

Job summary

Seagate Technology seeks a Wafer Photo Process Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 at our Normandale/Bloomington facility. You will learn Photolithography tools, perform process trials in a cleanroom, and analyze data to support improvements.

Applicants should have completed at least two years of undergrad in Engineering or Materials Science and be enrolled in Fall 2027. The internship offers exposure to cutting-edge processes, a competitive hourly wage, standard Seagate benefits, and

Qualifications

• Interest in nano-fabrication processes/operations.
• Statistics and data analysis experience using MatLab, R, Excel, JMP or Python.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly motivated and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical understanding of Photolithography tools and processes.
• Perform process trials in a cleanroom to support product trials and improvements.
• Utilize software tools for data analysis and presentation to project teams.

Skills

Interest in nano-fabrication processes

Statistics and data analysis

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Two years undergraduate Engineering/Materials Science

Tools

MATLAB

R

Excel

Python

JMP

Job description

Wafer Photo Process Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Job Title

Wafer Photo Process Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Posting Start Date

11/10/26

Requisition Id

15530

Job Description

About our group:

Seagate's Wafer Operations Photolithography Process Engineering organization is seeking an Engineering Intern to conduct trials and participate in continuous improvement projects during summer 2026. This position will be located in Seagate's Bloomington, MN facility.

About the role - you will

• Develop technical understanding of one or more Photolithography process tools used in the wafer manufacturing process, as well as the process responses
• Perform process trials, working in a cleanroom environment to complete product trials and process improvements for Seagate's recording head products
• Utilize software tools as needed for data analysis and presentation to complete projects and assist Photo engineers.

About you

• Interest in nano-fabrication processes/operations
• Statistics and Data Analysis experience using MatLab, R, Excel, JMP or Python.
• Strong Communication skills
• Highly motivated and self-directed

Your experience includes

Completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Material Science and enrolled in Fall 2027 classes.

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.

The estimated base wage range for this position is $27.00-31.00/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

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None

Information at a Glance

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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.

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