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The team works closely with other teams in the organization such as the Sputter, testing, metrology and equipment groups, the materials science lab, and collaborators in the various Seagate organizations around the world. Together we develop the next generation of storage devices for cloud storage and other emerging applications.\nAbout the role - you will:\nWork in the Recording Physics and Advanced Development group at Seagate Recording Media R&D center to develop and improve existing magnetic characterization, spin-stand recording testing and data analytics for studying the media magnetic, electrical and thermal properties, and compare with simulations and recording data to understand recording physics of HAMR (Heat Assited Magnetic Recording) and future novel recording media, such as ferroelectric media.\nUnderstand and utilize the existing magnetics characterization tools (PPMS and MOKE)\nUtilize existing and develop new spin-stand testing and other characterization techniques for HAMR media and future advanced ferroeletric recording media.\nDevelop and enhance testing code and metholody for HAMR media recording Physics and design direction understanding\nWork with the team to support the spin-stand tester hardware and software upgrade\nUtilize data analysis technique and apply AI techniques to compare experimental measurements with modeling results to understand the underlying media design direction and recording Physics\nApply the learnings for innovative design to improve the magnetic, electric and thermal design of advanced recording HAMR or ferroelectric media\nDevelop metrology capability of eletrical and imaging characterization, such as Piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM) to test and evaluate ferroelectric media\nHardware and software integration of the testing and data aqusition instruments to perform recording demonstration and evaluation of advanced media design or architecture\nApply computer simulation to understand and improve media design and compare modeling and experimental result to drive for media design improvement directions\nAbout you:\nYou have strong knowledge and hands-on experience with magnetic characterization techniques, including PPMS and MOKE, as well as high-field magnetic, electrical, and mechanical measurement equipment.\nYou have experience with electrical and PFM imaging and characterization of ferroelectric materials and media.\nYou have demonstrated experience developing, integrating, and implementing new metrology and testing tools to enable advanced characterization of magnetic and ferroelectric materials.\nYou are innovative and technically curious, with a passion for developing new characterization and measurement capabilities.\nYou are analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong approach to solving complex technical problems.\nYou work collaboratively across teams to develop, integrate, and improve metrology and testing solutions.\nYou are adaptable and proactive, with the ability to learn new techniques and apply them to emerging technical challenges.\nYour experience includes:\nStrong physics background in magnetism or ferroelectric.\nHands on experience with high field magnetic (PPMS and MOKE), electrical, optical, and thermal measurements tools, familiar with optics, ferroelectric materials, recording Physics understanding and proficient programming skills with Python, LabVIEW, Visual Basics, C or related\nExperience with comparing modeling with experimental results\nExperiences with designing and integrating novel instruments.\nIndustrial Internship with relevant skills and experiences\nBachelor’s degree in engineering related field (i.e. Physics, Applied Physics, Applied Optics, Mechanical Electrical) and 5+ years of experience or master’s degree in the same and 3+ years’ experience or PhD and 0+ years’ experience or equivalent experience and education.\nYou might also have:\nProficiency in programming, data analysis, and computer simulation\nEffective communication and people skills\nAbility to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively across teams\nA creative and analytical approach to technical problem-solving\nLocation:\nOur Gold LEED-certified Fremont product-design campus drives innovation, bringing together a diverse set of engineering, design, operations, support, and administrative teams. The site is equipped with state-of-the-art clean room and lab space. On-site social activities are popular, including our annual BBQ, ice cream social, and holiday events. Wellness programs, gaming rooms and the on-site fitness center help round out and balance your Seagate work-life experience, along with opportunities to give back to our local community.\nThe estimated base salary range for this position is $127,691.00 - $182,605.00. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.\nSeagate 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. 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