Seagate Technology · 10 hours ago
Senior Engineering Manager - HAMR Wafer Process Development
Bloomington, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$143K/yr - $209K/yr
5+ years expSeagate Technology is a leader in recording head technology, and they are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for their wafer process development team. The role involves leading a team to develop and qualify processes for next generation HAMR products, managing technology lifecycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize fabrication processes.
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Responsibilities
Lead a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians responsible for the development and qualification of light-deliver (LD) and magnetic pole (MP) processes for next generation HAMR products
Manage a group of ICP, CMP, and optical test engineers to deliver unit process solutions for HAMR writer
Work with WW ICP and CMP process partner groups to define next-gen tooling to enable process roadmap
Define and execute optical test and tooling technology roadmap to meet the product roadmap requirement
Partner with other NWPD teams to implement, develop, and optimize advanced LD and MP fabrication processes, including lithography, materials, deposition, thin films, and metrology
Direct team resources to implement process changes, reducing wafer content and decreasing cycle time
Manage technology lifecycle from concept to volume launch, partnering with WW wafer production teams to transfer technologies to factory
Work with design team to define and execute roadmaps for device technologies and wafer process in alignment with the HDD roadmap
Align team objectives with organizational goals, driving schedules and deliverables
Oversee technology staging and intellectual property portfolio generation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Science and Engineering-related field, such as Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, and 12+ years of experience, or Master's degree in Science and Engineering-related field, such as Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, and 8+ years of experience, or PHD and 5+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience
Expertise in wafer process development and integration for recording head fabrication
Hands-on experience in wafer processing, including CMP, plasma etch, and/or thin film process
Demonstrated success in LD and MP module development and transitioning concepts to M1 maturity
Strong statistical data analysis skills and a solid understanding of DOE for wafer process development
Leadership experience either in project management or team lead roles
Self-motivated and independent, with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
Proven ability to lead teams with diverse background, manage complex projects, and deliver results on schedule
Demonstrated experiences in wafer process integration
In-depth knowledge of process modules such as CMP, optical test, and plasma etch
Skilled at balancing day-to-day execution needs with long-term strategical planning
Adept at managing cross-functional and cross-team collaborations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms
Preferred
Understanding of the fundamentals and applications of optical test and plasmonics
Benefits
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
Healthcare spending accounts
Paid time off, including 12 holidays
Flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy
A minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Company
Seagate Technology
Seagate is a data storage and hardware company that offers hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and other storage solutions.
10001+ employees
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