Engineering Specialist III - Equipment Engineering - Day Shift

About our group:

*** No visa sponsorship is available for this role, and only candidates able to commute to Fremont, CA and work onsite will be considered

We are the backbone of Seagate's media development and technology integration efforts, specializing in sputter deposition coating systems. Our team ensures equipment reliability, performance validation, and process optimization for breakthrough storage technologies. Collaborating globally, we deliver solutions that enable the future of data management.

About the role - you will:

• Support routine vacuum system operation, basic maintenance, and equipment readiness activities for R&D applications.
• Assist with system reconfigurations, staging, and materials movement under direction from senior staff.
• Perform structured troubleshooting of routine electrical, control-system, mechanical, and vacuum-related faults; document findings and escalate complex problems to senior specialists or engineers.
• Follow established cleanroom, safety, and operational procedures to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Maintain documentation for maintenance activities, part usage, troubleshooting results, and equipment status updates.

About you:

Qualifications

Associate's degree, technical certification, military technical training, or equivalent experience in one of the following majors:

• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Electronics Technology
• Mechatronics

Safety-Focused - You consistently follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, controlled work environment.

Team-Oriented - You communicate effectively and collaborate with engineers, technologists, and equipment operators.

Systematic Problem Solver - You use schematics, equipment documentation, and test data to isolate equipment faults.

Eager to Learn - You adapt quickly to changing priorities and are motivated to develop your technical skills through hands-on experience.

Relevant Hands-on Work

• Circuit Analysis, Electronics, or Power Electronics
• PLCs, Industrial Controls, or Motor Controls
• Instrumentation and Sensors
• Automation and Robotics
• Digital Logic or Microprocessors
• Electrical Troubleshooting

Desired Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting using schematics and wiring diagrams
• Use of digital multimeters and diagnostic test equipment
• Understanding of sensors, relays, power supplies, interlocks, and control systems
• Basic knowledge of vacuum systems, pumps, gauges, valves, and gas-delivery systems
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills

Your experience includes:

• Electrical Systems Troubleshooting: Hands-on ability to systematically diagnose electrical equipment faults using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment documentation, and appropriate test equipment.
• Electrical Schematic Reading: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics to trace circuits, identify components, and understand equipment control and power-distribution relationships.
• Test and Measurement: Working knowledge of digital multimeters and other electrical test equipment used for measurement, verification, and fault isolation.
• Controls Fundamentals: Basic understanding of sensors, switches, relays, power supplies, interlocks, I/O, and equipment control systems.
• Cross-Functional Equipment Troubleshooting: Ability to differentiate among electrical, mechanical, vacuum, and control-system faults and escalate complex problems appropriately.
• Vacuum Equipment: Basic understanding of vacuum-system operation, including pumps, seals, gauges, gas flow, and equipment-readiness requirements.
• Documentation & Material Support: Ability to maintain maintenance records, complete inventory checks, support material handling, and perform basic equipment adjustments.
• Work Schedule & Travel: Willingness and ability to work 11.5-hour shifts and travel locally on occasion.

Location:

*** No visa sponsorship is available for this role, and only candidates able to commute to Fremont, CA and work onsite will be considered

Our 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated base wage range for this position is $ 28.48/hr - $40.72/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 employees, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; discretionary bonus eligibility; 401(k); employee stock purchase plan; flexible and dependent care spending accounts; and health care spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, 120 hours of vacation, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. Benefits are based on a full-time schedule and may vary by location and tenure.

Location: Fremont USA Research Center

Travel: None