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Our Research and Development group is essential to our mission of building the world's best storage technologies.
The role
You will be working with engineers on projects that involve design, fabrication and characterisation of devices and developing test best practice, with goal to improve device performance. You will have opportunities to take advantage of ‘on the job’ training and real-world experience of optical/photonic device test and performance analysis.
You will be a highly motivated team player with a science background and will be able to demonstrate a strong aptitude in their relative discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with strong background in optics, photonics or semiconductor devices, particularly candidates with direct experience with Lithium Niobate waveguides.
You will work as part of an established team reporting to the Research & Development Manager defining and driving leading edge technologies for future data storage technologies and products. If you’re excited by new technologies, are naturally creative and passionate about seeing ideas come to life then this just might be the perfect opportunity for you.
What you'll do
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research & Development Intern wishing to take on a 3-month placement in a high-tech industrial environment, commencing in March 2023. The successful candidate will join our team based in Springtown.
You will:
- You will be part of a team developing and characterising new materials to be included into new product designs for Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) head technology.
- Carry out literature research to identify new innovative processes /designs to integrate into HAMR heads.
- The specific area of interest for this internship is around the use of Lithium Niobate as a potential material within a waveguiding / optical isolator structure.
About you
- You will currently be studying towards a PhD qualification involving the use of Lithium Niobate for photonic/optical applications, e.g. optical isolators, waveguides.
- The successful candidate will have strong teamwork qualities as well as communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a cross functional team environment.
Your experience includes
- Currently undertaking a PhD in Material Science/Physics, preference will be given to PhD projects involving the use of Lithium Niobate waveguides/optical isolators.
Location
Springtown, Northern Ireland
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 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
- 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.
