Senior Staff Engineer - Cleaning Process Development (Expert Level)

About our group:

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will be the technical expertise for cleaning processes and product cleanliness in heads mechanical process. You will lead strategy, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve best in class cleanliness and defect performance for heads to enable next-generation product launches.

About the role - you will:

• Initiate and drive improvement projects aligned with the technology roadmap and operational excellence goals.
• Develop and maintain the cleaning process strategy and roadmap in collaboration with IE, Facilities, and Manufacturing.
• Lead the introduction, qualification, and control of new material-handling processes, including advanced tape processing.
• Implement data-driven process improvements and defect-prevention techniques to enhance product robustness.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce cleanliness standards and best practices aligned with long-term technology direction.
• Collaborate with upstream and downstream teams (Slider, HGA, Product), and partner with operations, software, tooling, and maintenance teams to support evaluation builds and new technology deployment.
• Explore and develop advanced cleaning techniques to address product and process challenges, applying statistical tools and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Lead root-cause analysis for cleaning-related issues and provide technical support during manufacturing escalations and new product introductions.
• Maintain and advance expertise in cleaning chemistries, contamination control, and cleaning process technologies to continuously identify improvement opportunities.

About you:

• B.S. or higher in Chemical, Materials Engineering, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in HDD manufacturing, with strong exposure to Slider, HGA and drive processes.
• Proven experience in cleaning process development and cleanliness improvement.
• Familiarity with industrial sensors, actuators, and motor control systems.
• Team player and able to collaborate or lead cross functional teams in projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills proficient in statistical tools and Six Sigma.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and English proficiency.

Location:

Teparuk, Thailand

Home to over 4,000 employees, our Teparuk site specializes in producing nano-recording heads-a crucial component for the read/write functionality of hard disk drives. At our Teparuk facility, work is both productive and enjoyable. You and your colleagues can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks at our 24/7 on-site canteen and coffee shop. Stay active by taking a few laps around our running track or participating in volleyball, basketball, table tennis, badminton, or football at our on-site gymnasium and fitness center. We also offer a variety of activities, including music, dance, and aerobic classes. Alternatively, unwind in our lush green areas. Consider joining any of our employee resource groups (ERGs), such as Seagate Women in Leadership Network (SWLN), Seagate PRIDE: Thailand chapter, or Seagate's parents and caregivers group. These ERGs provide educational and fun activities. Additionally, enjoy on-site festivals, celebrations, and opportunities to give back to the local community.