Summer Intern: Gas Dynamics and Interface Contact Modeling
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Seagate Technology scores A on the Alion truth index.
About our group:
Our group develops advanced mechanical, materials, and thermo-mechanical technologies at the micro- and nano-scale for future generations of hard disk drives. We invent, design, and develop engineering solutions for future data storage devices.
About the role - you will:
Work with advanced development and product development teams in the areas of gas dynamics, heat transfer, surface contact, and fluid bearing design for data storage devices
Execute CFD modeling to predict gas flow, pressure, and heat transfer around features patterned at the micro- and nanoscale.
Develop experience in industry statistical analysis and modeling methods to help a team of engineers develop improved modeling approaches for data storage devices.
Summarize and communicate results to teams from a diverse set of engineering disciplines.
About you:
Strong experience in fluid dynamics, mechanical engineering, gas dynamics, interface contact mechanics, tribology, or similar fields.
Demonstrated the flexibility to contribute to multi-disciplinary projects.
Have demonstrated a combination of leadership and strong teamwork skills that you will apply to initiate, execute, and collaborate on technology development projects.
Your experience includes:
Strong academic background in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Experience with commercial (Ansys Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys CFX, Star-CCM+, FLOW-3D, Converge), or open-source (OpenFOAM) CFD tools
Ability to communicate effectively across diverse engineering teams
- In program for Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field and must be enrolled in Fall 2027 schooling.
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 café, 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 $35.00-44.50/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.
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Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None