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Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) Media Research Intern

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Job Description

About our group:

You will be working in the HAMR Media Process Development & Product Integration group at Seagate's Fremont Research Center where we develop leading edge recording media technology for future hard disk drives from theoretical concept through technology development to product maturity. The team works closely with other departments such as equipment engineering and magnetic and recording test and characterization.

About the role - you will:

  • Work closely with the process team to fabricate and characterize novel media structures for Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording.
  • Learn and apply magnetic, thermal and structural characterization techniques.
  • Use modern data analysis tools to compare measurements with modeling results to understand the underlying media Physics.

About you:

  • Available summer 2026 starting in May or June and returning to school in the fall.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a creative environment.

Your experience includes:

  • Solid understanding of and hands-on experience with thin film deposition tools, and a broad range of magnetic, thermals and structural characterization techniques preferred.
  • Proficient data analysis skills with JMP, Origin, IGOR, MatLab or similar software tools.
  • Currently pursuing a Masters or PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science or a related field.

Location:

Our Gold LEED-certified Fremont product-design campus drives innovation, bringing together a diverse set of engineering, design, operations, support, and administrative teams. The site is equipped with a state-of-the-art clean room and lab space. On-site social activities are popular, including our annual BBQ, ice cream social, and holiday events. Wellness programs, gaming rooms, and the on-site fitness center help round out and balance your Seagate work-life experience, along with opportunities to give back to our local community.

The estimated base wage range for this position is $41 - $48/hr. The individual base wage is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible Interns, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the employee stock purchase plan. Seagate also offers Interns 12 paid holidays and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave.

The benefits for this position are based on a 24 to 40-hour-per-week schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company.

Location: Fremont USA Research Center
Travel: None

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About Company

"LaCie, the premium brand of Seagate technology, designs world-class storage solutions for photographers, videographers, audio professionals, and other power users. With leading technology, performance, quality, and customer support, LaCie helps you realize your creative vision. We differentiate ourselves with a focus on design, unmatched technical performance, and long-term reliability.
To better understand and serve the needs of our customers, we maintain in-house innovation centers, product-line manufacturing, and technical support. Over the past decade, we have consistently been best-in-class and first-to-market in deploying the latest innovations, from Firewire to USB to Thunderbolt&#8482&#x3B; technology."

Job ID: 129370355