Spinstand Sr. Staff Engineer

Advanced Transducer Development (ATD) is responsible for developing recording head technology for Seagate's HDD (Hard Disk Drive) products to be introduced 4+ years beyond the current state of the art. The Recording Head Design, Test, and Analysis group is responsible for providing best-in-class characterization and analysis in support of ATD's mission, with additional targeted support provided for HAMR new product integration.

• Perform measurements to understand Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) and next generation recording failure mechanisms
• Establish best-practice methods and standards for component analysis for worldwide adoption
• Provide physical insight into recording dynamics of new transducer and media designs
• Lead discussions on new observed physics and provide hypotheses for the underlying effects
• Explore stress testing of new failure modes to improve test predictability
• Translate between spinstand and similar drive tests - provide recommendations of new test algorithms to drive from component learning
• Work with spinstand development teams to improve on existing hardware and software and in the development of next generation spinstand capabilities
• Explore new recording modes

• Innovative and self-motivated worker who is driven by curiosity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reputation for honesty, integrity, showing respect toward others, and effectively collaborating within a diverse team
• Ability to earn the respect of peers and able to effectively influence technical decisions
• Possess capability and desire to serve in leadership roles

• Demonstrated understanding of magnetic recording
• Downstream failure analysis
• Proven ability to lead tiger team activities and manage major projects
• Bachelor's degree in engineering related field (i.e. Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer Engineering, Materials, Physics, or Information Technology) and 12+ years of experience or master's degree in the same and 8+ years' experience or PhD and 5+ years' experience or equivalent experience and education.

You might also have:

• Experience in magnetic transducer design
• Experience in optical design and/or measurement
• Experience with wafer processing
• Experience in the disk drive industry

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 lunch time? 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 salary range for this position is $144,164.00 - $210,107.00. The individual salary 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 employees, including, but not limited to, , eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Location: Normandale, United States

Travel: Up to 10%