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Senior Engineer, Slider Cleaning Process

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About our group:

Our Slider Process team at Seagate Korat is dedicated to advancing cleaning technologies that support future product requirements and elevate product cleanliness and quality. We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Senior Engineer to lead and innovate within our cleaning process. This role is critical to our roadmap for next-generation products and continuous improvement initiatives.

About the role - you will:

  • Lead the monitoring and analysis of key process indicators (KPIVs/KPOVs) for cleaning processes across current and new product lines to ensure compliance with cleanliness CTQs and overall product quality.
  • Design and execute process evaluations, trials, and development activities aligned with project goals-focusing on quality, cost efficiency, process stability, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance cleanliness performance and reduce defect rates. Ensure all actions are documented in MPI for future reference.
  • Contribute to technical innovation by proposing and developing new ideas within your area of expertise.
  • Collaborate cross-functional with internal departments and external customers to resolve technical issues and share process knowledge.
  • Support the transfer and integration of new technologies from development teams into production environments.

About you:

  • Deep technical expertise in chemical/material engineering with proven problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience with data analysis tools such as SQL or JAMP is an advantage.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills, especially in cross-functional and technical discussions.
  • Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Your experience includes:

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong foundation in chemical properties and engineering principles, especially related to cleaning agents (e.g., flammable, surfactant, corrosive chemicals).
  • Experience with surface chemistry and familiarity with metrology and lab analysis equipment is a plus.
  • Prior exposure to HDD manufacturing or slider fabrication/cleaning processes is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required.

Location:

Korat, Thailand
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

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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: 129635781