PhD Graduate Scientist/Engineer

Job title:

PhD Graduate Scientist/Engineer

Company

Seagate

Job description

About our group:From the videos, music and documents we share with friends and family on social networks, to the servers that form the backbone of enterprise data centers and cloud-based computing, to the desktop and notebook computers that fuel our personal productivity, Seagate products help more people store, share, and protect their valuable digital content. With 97% of the world’s information being stored on hard drives, the rapid growth of digital data makes Seagate more important every day. As an industry leader, Seagate provides unique career opportunities to be part of today’s major technology shifts. We can be found around the globe and on our .Seagate’s Springtown facility in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland is among the most advanced in the world in the design, development, and volume manufacturing of recording heads.Are you technically curious with an innovative mind and skills that go beyond pure academic ability? Could you drive change and make a difference?If so, don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a world leader in the facility that produces 25% of the world’s recording heads.PhD Graduate Scientist/Engineer (Ref: 11320)About Our Group:Process Engineering Group are responsible for delivering world leading wafer manufacturing processes for volume production of recording heads for hard disc drives. We are currently undergoing some exciting transition to the next generation of recording head technology. We are looking for high caliber recent PhD graduates to join us to take on the challenging roles of leading this transition in this world class high-tech manufacturing facility.About the role – you will:The successful candidate will work within our engineering team to help deliver world-leading technology and process capability. Your role will involve characterizing and improving materials for HAMR(Heat-assisted-magnetic-recording) processes, controlling, and improving processes to deliver the best recording head performance and yield. You may also work across Process Engineering and RD teams, to help deliver breakthrough processes for key technologies to enable volume production on our next generation products.The Seagate Manufacturing facility in Derry / Londonderry currently has an exciting opportunity for a number of Graduate Process Engineer / Scientists to join our team. The roles are permanent full-time opportunities, working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.Rage of Compensation (Annual earnings of between £38,000 – £42,500 dependent on experience and qualifications)You will also be entitled to many other company benefits – Health – Private Healthcare, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational health services, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes. Work Life Balance – Annual leave, 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, Perks at work discount programmes, Free car-parking, Subsidised on-site café. Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards.You will:

• Fabricate and characterizing magnetic thin films in HAMR recording heads.
• Work with wafer manufacturing technologies such as Photolithography, Thin Film Deposition, Electroplating and related metrology.
• Set up and control processes according to wafer performance specifications. Implement Statistical Process control and set up rules and procedures for reacting to out-of-control situations.
• Working with Equipment Vendors for qualification of new equipment and processes and introduction of new technology.
• Engage with the Development team for new process qualification and new product introduction.
• Participate in cross functional teams for yield improvement and scrap reduction.

About you:Please note that applicants must have eligibility to take up permanent employment in the UK without the requirement to be sponsored by Seagate.– You are:

• A creative, self-motivated individual with a strong STEM background.
• Have strong analytical skills and proven problem solver.
• A good communicator with excellent presentation and written skills.
• A strong team player who works effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Your experience includes:

• Recently graduated from, or in the final stage of your PhD degree in Physics, Material Science, Chemistry or other similar disciplines, with relevant research experience.

You may also have experience on:

• Thin film fabrication and characterisation techniques.
• Optical/Photonic material and testing.
• Electrical/electronic testing.
• Electro/Polarised/Cathode Luminescence.

Please note that you must demonstrate in 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.Applicants who have already applied for Req 11319, need not apply again as your application is in process currently.Completed applications should be submitted no later than Sunday, 2nd March 2025

• This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.

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 your interest in career updates with our 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 merit.Location:Springtown, Derry / Londonderry, Northern IrelandOur Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we are proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many 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 have 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!Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
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– 5th year in a row as a Best Employer for LGBTQ+ EqualityAbout UsWith more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.Seagate is powered by our talented, passionate, and diverse workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. & .Seagate will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].All Seagate jobs will remain open for a minimum of seven days.For information on how Seagate collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please review the .

Expected salary

£38000 – 42500 per year

Location

Londonderry

Job date

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:56:18 GMT

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