PhD Graduate Scientist/Engineer Londonderry 2024

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.

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 

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 

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. 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

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/Cathodo 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.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 10th April 2024. This is a Full-Time position working 39 per week, on-site working.

*Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in the UK. without the requirement to be sponsored by Seagate. Testing may be used as part of the selection process.

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Location

Our Springtown site is 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 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’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!

Benefits

See list below of many of our Springtown 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.