Mechanical Design Engineer II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026.
About our group:
Since 1979, Seagate has been creating precision-engineered data storage technologies that deliver superior capacity, speed, safety, and performance. We are a diverse workforce of 40,000 creative, hard-working, passionate people all over the world-Silicon Valley, the Southeast Asia, India, China, the United Kingdom, and beyond. At Seagate, we know that data is always in motion, alive, connected-and we harness it in order to maximize human potential.
The Equipment Design Engineering works on the machine equipment design to improve production productivity and machine efficiently.
About the role - you will:
- Mechanical development and basic electrical controls design for automated head stack assembly equipment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, specifications, and objectives.
- Conceptualize and create detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks software, ensuring compliance with cleanroom control and best practices (EHS, ESD and contamination control).
- Estimating costs and scheduling requirements for projects.
- Prepare engineering projects to include specification, design, cost, equipment selection, design evaluation and planned maintenance programs.
- Initial generate and evaluate design prototypes, testing for functionality, durability, and safety.
- Participate in design reviews and discussions, incorporating feedback from stakeholders to refine and finalize designs.
- Generate accurate and comprehensive documentation, including technical drawings bills of materials, design specifications, instruction, and service manual into Windchill system.
- Collaborate with the maintenance & process team, reviewing the prototypes and components to ensure they meet design requirements for official release.
- Provide technical guidance and solutions to factory teams, addressing complex design challenges, and troubleshooting issues.
- Continuous improvement on existing equipment for production line efficiency improvement; as well as develop new automation machine.
- Maintain technical documentation.
- Reviewing new product design (DFM, Sanity check) on the head stack assembly equipment to ensure the equipment able to support new product build.
- Revise or new design for the equipment needed to support the new product launched and align with the product timeline.
About you:
- Teamwork and self-motivated.
- Fast learning capability.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to drive initiatives and influence.
- Ability to work alone as well as in a team environment.
- A collaborative attitude and a global mindset with an ability to work well with native and non-native English speakers.
- Able to participate in conference calls outside of regular local work hours.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking mindset.
- Must be able to manage own time and workload.
- Innovate to find solutions.
Your experience includes:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent disciplines.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks software.
- Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Experience with Mechanical design, including creating detailed designs, drawings, and prototypes.
- Experience in automation control devices including sensor, scanner, pneumatic cylinder, and electrical actuator.
- Familiarity with vision hardware system design for part measurement and defect inspection.
- Familiarity with GD&T and stack-up tolerance.
- Basic knowledge of statistical analysis for equipment qualification.
Location:
Korat, Thailand
Our Korat facility is our largest manufacturing site worldwide, with more than 10,000 employees. Here, our team produces cloud-based storage equipment, from individual storage components to finished drives. Employees enjoy ample on-site parking, free shuttle vans and buses within the city of Korat, as well as transportation to and from Bangkok and Khon Kaen province on weekends. At work, you can grab a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks at one of our 24/7 on-site canteens or coffee shops. We offer table tennis, basketball, volleyball, a running/walking trail, and exercise classes in our on-site fitness center. In addition, there are relaxing spaces with comfortable seating both indoors and outdoors, perfect for taking a break during the day.
Additionally, consider joining any of our employee resource groups (ERGs), such as Seagate Women in Leadership Network (SWLN), Seagate PRIDE: Thailand chapter, or Seagate Asia’s parents and caregivers group. We also have many on-site recreation events and opportunities to give back to the local community
Location: Korat Thailand
Travel: None