Seagate Technology · 11 hours ago
Senior Engineer, Media R&D Characterization and Recording Physicist (Early Career)
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $175K/yrSeagate Technology is a leader in data storage solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Engineer in the Media R&D Characterization and Recording Physics team. The role involves developing and improving magnetic characterization techniques and data analytics to enhance understanding of HAMR media properties and support innovative design directions.
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Responsibilities
Understand and utilize the existing magnetics characterization tools (PPMS and MOKE)
Utilize existing and develop new spin-stand testing and other characterization techniques for HAMR media
Developing and enhancing Testing code and methodology for HAMR media recording Physics and design direction understanding
Work with the team to support the spin-stand tester hardware and software upgrade
Other responsibilities include data analysis to compare experimental measurements with modeling results to understand the underlying media design direction and recording Physics
Apply the learnings for innovative design to improve the magnetic and thermal design of HAMR media
Using data mining techniques to understand the key trends and correlations to underpin key direction for media design improvements
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience and capability of developing and integrating new metrology or testing tools to perform novel characterization for magnetic materials
Proficient communication
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a creative environment
Strong physics background in magnetism
Hands on experience with high field magnetic (PPMS and MOKE), electrical, optical, and thermal measurements tools
Familiarity with optics
Recording Physics understanding
Proficient programming skills with Python, Labview, Visual Basics or related
Experiences with designing and integrating novel instruments
Industrial internship with relevant skills and experiences
Strong experience and skill sets using magnetic (PPMS and MOKE) and electrical characterization techniques, experience with high field magnetic, electrical, and mechanical measurement equipments
Strong background in Magnetism and Data Analytical skills
Preferred
Ph.D. or MS in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Optics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Benefits
Eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-and long-term disability
401(k)
Employee stock purchase plan
Health savings account
Dependent care
Healthcare spending accounts
Paid time off
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.
Founded in 1979
10001+ employees
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