Wafer Process ControlIntern - Wet Processes Summer 2027

Seagate Technology; Normandale (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

12 paid holidays

Paid sick leave (48 hours)

Job summary

Seagate Technology is seeking a Wafer Process Control Intern for Wet Processes Summer 2027 at its Normandale site. The role supports automation, process optimization, and experimental design to advance CMP, electroplating, and wet etch control on state-of-the-art wafer equipment.

The intern will collaborate with Factory Controls Engineers and Wafer Process Engineers, contributing to APC methods and data-driven process health monitoring in a high-tech HDD manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related engineering fields and must be enrolled in Fall 2027 classes.

Responsibilities

• Factory Automation
• Process Optimization
• Root Cause Analysis
• Design and Execution of Experiments
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Experimentation for Process Chemical Qualifications
• Production Machinery Installation and/or Debugging
• Technical Support for Product Launches
• Gauge Capability Studies
• Process Documentation and Training

Education

BS student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related engineering fields (Fall 2027 enrollment)

Job description

Job Title

Wafer Process ControlIntern - Wet Processes Summer 2027

About our group

The Wet Process Engineering team is responsible for controlling and optimizing Chemical Mechanical Polish (CMP), Electroplating and Wet Chemical Etch operations used to fabricate Magnetic Recording Heads. We utilize both traditional and novel process control methods and systems today, and are actively working to expand our usage of Advanced Process Control (APC) enabling algorithmic and automatic process control adjustments. We also develop and manage automated systems to control and disposition parts and to monitor and control process health.

This Intern will work with our team of Factory Controls Engineers, and Wafer Process Engineers in our Bloomington, MN facility. This internship will focus on enabling new methods of automated process controls on the wafer manufacturing equipment used to build the latest generation of recording heads that go into Seagate's most advanced Hard Disc Drives (HDD)

About the role - you will:

• Factory Automation
• Process Optimization
• Root Cause Analysis
• Design and Execution of Experiments
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Experimentation for Process Chemical Qualifications
• Production Machinery Installation and/or Debugging
• Technical Support for Product Launches
• Gauge Capability Studies
• Process Documentation and Training

About you

Interested in manufacturing/engineering as a potential career path

Your experience includes

BS student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, other engineering or related disciplines and must be 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 $24.00-31.00/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.

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 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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