Senior Engineer, Slider Cleaning Process

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:

Location: Korat Thailand
Travel: None