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Seagate leads the industry in research and development and our digital storage solutions allow people the freedom to access their content anytime, anywhere.\nSeagate Recording Head Operations is searching for an outstanding Wafer Sustaining Engineer to work at the Bloomington, MN facility on D Shift (Friday - Sunday and every other Thursday from 4:00 pm to 4:00 am). These hours are subject to change with or without notice at the sole discretion of Seagate.\nWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our organization, a leading point group for process engineering in the Wafer Thin Film Head Manufacturing industry. As a Wafer Sustaining Engineer, you will play a crucial role in optimizing and maintaining the manufacturing processes for R&D Engineering and Process Engineering. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and innovation at Seagate. In this entry level position, you will have a terrific opportunity to train in and gain exposure to all engineering disciplines, as well as Physics, Chemistry and Materials Science. As part of this position, you will be able to develop skills in Photolithography, Vacuum Processing, Plating Processing, Metrology (Measurement Systems), Yield/Quality Engineering, and Equipment Engineering. You will continually enhance your problem solving and data analysis skills as you work to resolve daily product and factory issues.\nAs you continue to develop your skills, there will be opportunities to work on projects with Senior Engineers around your long-term career interests. You will continually enhance and advance skills in the areas of problem solving, knowledge management, data analytics, team management, automation, and efficiency to resolve product and factory issues both short and long term. In the first 6 months, you will spend a significant portion of your time training with Process Engineers and Technicians as well as training on JMP, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Process Tool Operation, and Wafer Build. With the rapid pace of our technology development, you will rarely face the same problem twice!\nAbout the role - you will:\nPerform daily troubleshooting and evaluation of suspect wafers and processes.\nWork with process technicians, engineers, maintenance, and operations employees to resolve factory and product issues; often requires spending time in a Class 100 cleanroom.\nEnsure proper passdown and process documentation is made and report to management the status of key factory issues including problems and potential problems.\nConduct SPC monitoring of tools, investigate scrap root causes, and address factory inhibitors.\nProvide technician, trainer and operator training for the manufacturing team.\nReview tool qualifications with equipment engineering.\nLeverage Microsoft Teams Channels forFrontline Communication with Operations, Facilities, Engineering, and Equipment Management\nKnowledge Capture\nExecutive Communication\nPassdown Communication\n\nImprove Factory Documentation that includes control management and event management\nDrive Best In-Class Frontline Communication and Documentation with MS Teams and MS SharePoint\nLeverage Data AnalyticsSimple Trending\nData Modeling\nIdentifying Deviations\nDashboard Deployment\nJMP, Excel, and Power BI\n\nDrive Workflow Automation and Engineering Efficiency\nAssist Research & Development teams with the advancement of technology.\nInitiate and coordinate projects to improve manufacturing and wafer build efficiency.\nWork with state of the art nanofabrication equipment.\nWork with state of the art measurement instrumentation.\nDevelop specialization aligned with career interests\nTake on significant engineering responsibility\nWork on cutting edge technology\nWork on projects aligned with their expertise\nWork closely with colleagues, including engineers, technicians, and production teams, to achieve production targets and resolve technical issues.\nStay updated with the latest manufacturing technologies\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality control procedures that meet industry standards and customer requirements.\nContinuously analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, yield, and quality.\nShow interest developing skills in Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Data Science\nSupport and Develop Automation with Training using Microsoft Power Automate, Python, and OCAPs.\nAbout you:\nExcellent Communication and Teamwork abilities.\nPosition may require limited/occasional travel.\nSound decision making and problems solving skills.\nBasic computer skills and presentation skills.\nYour experience includes:\nBS degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.\nLocation:\nOur Bloomington, MN campus (Normandale) 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 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.\nThe estimated base salary range for this position is $66,000 - $79,000. 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. 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