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Sr. Vacuum Equipment Engineer

Seagate Technology Bloomington, MN, US
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10 Oct 2026
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Employer: Seagate Technology | Original listing

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Seagate Technology Bloomington, MN, US Engineering Not specified

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About the role - you will

  • Be responsible for the development and deployment of equipment (deposition, reactive etching, and annealing) within a manufacturing setting. Ownership will evolve over time, allowing for professional growth.
  • Oversee manufacturing equipment issues, including equipment scrap, MDA, cycle-time reduction, and multi-path maintenance.
  • Develop factory automation systems to improve tool performance (C#, Python, R).
  • Develop systematic and automated methods for tool control across multiple tools, including implementing streamline KPIV controls, Out-of-Control Action Plans (OCAPs), preventive maintenance plans (MP), equipment manufacturer training plans, and safety processes.
  • Use Six Sigma methodologies and techniques to maximize tool performance and minimize variability.
  • Evaluate, recommend, and ensure tools, parts, and materials are appropriate and cost-effective for manufacturing.
  • Oversee the installation, modification, upgrade, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
  • Maintain all equipment control documentation and ensure consistency across Seagate’s recording-head manufacturing sites.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations.
  • Apply AI-driven workflows to improve operational performance.

About you

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and gain alignment across cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and perform KPIV analysis to predict tool performance and identify excursions.
  • Willingness to work after hours on an as-needed basis.

Your experience includes

  • Wafer manufacturing and semiconductor production equipment.
  • Knowledge of design of experiments (DOE) methodologies.
  • Statistical analysis tools, including Six Sigma, JMP, Minitab, or similar software.
  • AI and machine learning applications.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with vacuum-related tooling and processes such as physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, ion beam milling, ICP etching, or annealing technologies in high- to ultra-high-vacuum environments.
  • Computer hardware and/or programming.
  • GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field and 5+ years of experience, or Master’s degree in the same fields and 3+ years of experience, or PhD and 0+ years of experience or equivalent education and experience.

Salary: The estimated base salary range for this position is: $92,300.00 - $131,900.00. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.    

Benefits: Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility discretionary bonus, 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.  The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location. 

Location

Bloomington, MN (Onsite Monday – Friday during core business hours) 

Our Minnesota campus 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.  

Location: Normandale, United States Travel: Up to 10%

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Employer
Seagate Technology
Location
Bloomington, MN, US
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Bloomington, MN, US
Category
Engineering
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