The Device Physics Pillar within the Seagate Research Group (SRG) consists of the Joint HAMR Lab (JHL) and the Advanced Recording group. The Advanced Recording group is responsible for performing high ADC spin-stand testing and provides modeling feedback to groups across the company in order to guide transducer level and drive level design for advanced HDD products. This position will report to the Device Physics Pillar Lead. This position will be responsible for performing spin-stand testing and characterization of advanced HDD components and system architectures in support of Seagate’s HAMR roadmap.
About the role - you will: Use spin stands to provide expert lab-level characterization of advanced recording components and system architectures. Provide insight into areal density limiters and recording physics, and communicate this learning to engineering and executive teams from all over the company. Work closely with the modeling team to design experiments and modeling exercises that elucidate recording physics phenomena. Write software to develop novel test methods. Contribute to Seagate’s IP portfolio in the form of invention disclosures, patents, trade secrets, peer-reviewed journal articles, and/or white papers, as well as participation in academic conferences. About you: PhD degree in an engineering or scientific discipline with 0-2 years of experience. Expertise in nano device physics including magnetics, optics, plasmonics, and device physics. A working knowledge of communication systems, signal processing, RF signal transmission. Expertise in thin film materials characterization techniques and other forms of nano-device metrology and testing Experience in programming languages (Python) You must be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently. You must be able to work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of engineers and technicians. You have demonstrated innovation and are a self-motivated worker. You have an intense desire to learn. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in programming languages (Python) Location:
Our Normandale 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.