Senior Engineer, Slider Process Technology Development, New Cleaning Process

About our group:

We are a dynamic engineering team at the Seagate Korat Slider Factory, driving innovation in process development to support next-generation storage products. We are looking for a passionate and skilled engineer to lead the development of New Cleaning System tailored for new optimized form factor products. This role is critical in ensuring surface quality, cleanliness performance and equipment readiness to meet the stringent demands of next-gen manufacturing.

About the role - you will:

• Lead the design and development of cleaning processes and equipment tooling specifically tailored for handling and processing miniaturized or new form factor components.
• Define cleaning requirements, methods (e.g., ultrasonic, brush, chemical, DI water), and tooling strategies based on product design and contamination control specifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal equipment teams to develop or modify cleaning platforms and tooling interfaces to support form factor transitions.
• Validate cleaning performance through DOE, surface analysis, and particle/contamination testing using techniques like optical, AFM and SEM inspection.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement improvements for cleaning-related defects or process instability.
• Document process specifications, operating procedures, and qualification protocols for cross-functional alignment.

About you:

• Bachelor's or Higher degree in Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning process fundamentals, contamination control, and mechanical tooling design.
• Experience in high-precision or high-purity manufacturing environments (e.g., semiconductor, hard disk, electronics).
• Proficient in CAD tools for tooling design (e.g., SolidWorks) and experienced with cleaning equipment platforms.
• Understanding of AI/ML applications in manufacturing, such as process optimization, especially in cleaning or defect reduction processes.
• Experience working with data analytics platforms or machine learning tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, or TensorFlow) is a plus.
• Familiarity with fluid dynamics, brushing, ultrasonic cleaning, chemical compatibility, and surface preparation techniques.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills using data-driven approaches.
• Capable of leading projects independently and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Effective in communicating technical details and driving project milestones.

Your experience includes:

• Hands-on experience with cleaning systems and tooling for miniature or fragile components.
• Familiarity with surface cleanliness metrology tools and statistical process control.

Location:

Location: Korat Thailand
Travel: None