About Our Group

The Head Failure Analysis group supports Released Product Team organizations across the globe, providing analysis results of head failure to the concern team to take action for yield improvement. The Head Failure Analysis unit is located in the US, China, and Thailand.

About The Role - You Will

Own and execute failure analysis using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Focused Ion Beam (FIB) cross-sectioning, HDD electrical testing, and material/composition analysis to verify failure mechanisms and drive root-cause actions for process and design improvement
Initiate and implement improved failure-analysis methods to increase capability, accuracy, and turnaround time for testing and investigations
Provide technical leadership and coaching to junior engineers and technicians to strengthen problem-solving skills and knowledge sharing
Support customer and factory requirements by providing timely, high-quality analysis results and clear technical recommendations

About You

Experience in failure analysis and yield improvement
Hands-on experience with FESEM and FIB cross-sectioning (sample prep, imaging, interpretation) and experience with materials/composition analysis
An Active and an initiative person
Understanding the failure background, provide an analysis and method to get a high-accuracy failure analysis result
Good command of spoken and written English and Thai

Your Experience Includes

Bachelor, Master, or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, and/ or relevant experience
Analytical skills are complimentary, such as JMP or Minitab
Strong root-cause analysis skills (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) and driving corrective actions with process/design teams
Knowledge in Thin-film coating technology, Electron microscopy, Laser, and its phenomenon
Experience in semiconductors or hard disk drive improvement projects and literature review
Ability to write clear FA reports and present results to cross-functional teams/customers

Location:

Our Korat facility is our largest manufacturing site worldwide, with more than 10,000 employees. Here, our team produces cloud-based storage equipment, from individual storage components to finished drives. Employees enjoy ample on-site parking, free shuttle vans and buses within the city of Korat, as well as transportation to and from Bangkok and Khon Kaen province on weekends. At work, you can grab a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks at one of our 24/7 on-site canteens or coffee shops. We offer table tennis, basketball, volleyball, a running/walking trail, and exercise classes in our on-site fitness center. In addition, there are relaxing spaces with comfortable seating both indoors and outdoors, perfect for taking a break during the day.

Additionally, consider joining any of our employee resource groups (ERGs), such as Seagate Women in Leadership Network (SWLN), Seagate PRIDE: Thailand chapter, or Seagate Asia's parents and caregivers group. We also have many on-site recreation events and opportunities to give back to the local community.

Location: Korat Thailand

Travel: None

Sr Engineer (Head Failure Analysis)