Seagate is looking for a Staff Engineer to join our team in Korat, Thailand. Your mission will be to transform the Lapping & pitstops process, enabling high-efficiency, high-precision, and future-ready solutions that align with next-generation product roadmaps.
What You'll Do
- Take ownership to develop a new lapping and Pitstop process that delivers best-in-class writer and reader requirements and improves mechanical and electrical yield.
- Develop assembly tooling or machines compatible with the new lapping and pitstop process, with a basic concept of mechanical and electrical design.
- Learn & study the chemical properties of various lubricants (Lube and Slurry) to simplify the existing lapping and pitstop process.
- Work closely with operation shop floor teams (manufacturing, process, and equipment engineering) to enable successful execution of new technology into the process.
- Be responsible for technology and/or process transfer between sites or inter-departments.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science and/or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of Hard Disk Drives or Electronic Manufacturing.
- Mechanical Design and Development experience.
- Proven skills in process development and process improvement.
- Experience with problem analysis methodologies such as 6-sigma approach, Kepner-Tregoe, and CAPA8D.
- Able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Able to prioritize multiple tasks, manage conflicting deadlines, and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent teamwork, leadership, organization, and presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively plan, control, and take responsibility for the timeline and status update.
- Have prior experience in programming, including developing software and working with various coding languages.
- Fluent in English communication, both spoken and written.
Nice to Have
- Proficiency in CAD design or simulation tools and basic automation control systems is an added advantage.
Team & Environment
The team is developing new slider processes or technology to meet future product roadmap requirements.
Benefits & Compensation
- Ample on-site parking.
- Free shuttle vans and buses within the city of Korat.
- Transportation to and from Bangkok and Khon Kaen province on weekends.
- 24/7 on-site canteens or coffee shops.
- Access to table tennis, basketball, volleyball, a running/walking trail, and exercise classes in the on-site fitness center.
- Relaxing spaces with comfortable seating both indoors and outdoors.
- Employee resource groups (ERGs), such as Seagate Women in Leadership Network (SWLN), Seagate PRIDE: Thailand chapter, or Seagate Asia’s parents and caregivers group.
- On-site recreation events and opportunities to give back to the local community.
Work Mode
This role is onsite at our facility in Korat, Thailand.
