• Job Description

  Req#: 9684

  About our group:

  R&D Shift Engineers are essential to our mission of building the world's best storage technologies. You will work as part of a team reporting to the R&D Engineering Manager and working with other shift technicians and engineers supporting R&D product and technology integration. You will provide shift cover supporting and delivering their objectives of advanced process integration, process development, minimum process variation and maximum yields, while also helping to minimize wafer delivery times and maximize learning.

  About the role - you will:

  You will be working in our high-tech wafer fabrication facility using the most advanced manufacturing processes and tools under clean room conditions. You will have the opportunity to develop and grow valuable technical, manufacturing and research skills, in a demanding and rewarding environment.
  The focus of this position will be to support the wafer development of novel designs and processes for advanced magnetic and magneto-optic read/write transducers. The process areas that are used include vacuum deposition & etch, photolithography, electroplating, chemical mechanical polishing, associated thin film metrology techniques and offline characterization.

  You will:

  
  • Interface with the factory sustaining and manufacturing teams on shift to maintain yields and ensure timely delivery of new technologies and products.
  • Support wafer operations and flow management for the development team
  • Facilitate experiments for new designs, materials, and device structures.
  • Support advanced process characterization including control plans.
  • Enable process integration methods, micro fabrication tool processing and qualification.
  • Troubleshoot & resolve wafer process and yield issues.
  • Interpret failure and defect analysis, statistical data and grading of development wafers.
  • Provide oral and written updates on projects and tasks.
  

  About you:

  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • A contributor within a team who works effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Able to make decisions and capable of operating independently with limited supervision.
  • A good communicator with strong presentation and written skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  

  Your experience includes:

  • Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
  • Have a qualification in an Engineering/Science related discipline.

  You may also:

  
  • Have an Advanced Degree in an Engineering/Science related discipline.
  • Have gained previous experience in a technical support role.
  • Have some familiarity with semiconductor processing technologies and equipment, such as photolithography, vacuum deposition, dry and wet etch techniques or be able to show knowledge of thin films, metrology characterization, test methods and techniques.

  
  Please note that you must demonstrate on the application how you meet the criteria for the role as identified above. To facilitate shortlisting, the company reserves the right to apply enhanced criteria.

  
  Work Shifts: 12-hour onsite shifts that include days and nights.

  
  Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on 21st February 2024

  
  This is a Full-Time position working 42 hours per week, on-site working.

  
  Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above.

  Testing may be used as part of the selection process.

  Employees wishing to be considered for the above post should submit your completed application through SAP - Seagate Careers.

  At Seagate we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. To see all vacancies that Seagate has available, please sign up - Register with our Talent Network for career updates and to be considered for future opportunities.

  Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.
  

  Location:

  Springtown, Northern Ireland

  Our Springtown siteis Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and other functions.

  Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe. Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered.

  Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym.

  Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class!

  Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate!

  
  See list below of many of our Company Benefits:

   Health – AXA Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.

   Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.

   Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Employee discount scheme, Pay for civil / jury duty.

   Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.

  Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
  Travel: None

• About the company

  Seagate Technology PLC is an American data storage company.

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