Staff Engineer - Electrical Test & Integration

About the Company

Level: Staff Engineer (Senior Individual Contributor role; no direct reports)

The Development Electrical Integration team is a part of Characterization and Analytics Group (CAG), Recording Head Technology. We drive advanced test solutions and deliver critical design insights at the transducer level for the Recording Head Design teams. Our work spans close collaboration with global teams in Minnesota, USA and Springtown, UK, and we play a key role in shaping the future of recording head technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the qualification and implementation of innovative test applications and tools (hardware/software) for design validation and process control, partnering with Test Development and R&D Operations teams.
• Drive magnetic recording experiments and advanced data analysis, providing technical leadership and presenting impactful findings to the Recording Head Development team.
• Architect and deliver engineering solutions for R&D operations, introducing new methodologies and industry-leading techniques.
• Exercise independent judgment and creativity in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve ambitious outcomes.
• Build formal networks and collaborate across teams and geographies, influencing technical direction and aligning stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with programming languages, automated data acquisition, processing and visualization, and large-scale data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and influencing technical direction across teams.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment (electrical circuits, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers) and characterization methodologies such as Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), or similar techniques — preferred.
• Strategic thinker with strong planning and organizational skills, effective communicator able to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.

Benefits

• Location: Teparuk, Thailand; onsite role at a site specializing in producing nano-recording heads and home to over 4,000 employees.
• On-site amenities including 24/7 canteen and coffee shop, running track, gymnasium and fitness center, sports facilities (volleyball, basketball, table tennis, badminton, football), and various classes and activities.
• Employee resource groups (e.g., Seagate Women in Leadership Network, Seagate PRIDE: Thailand chapter, parents and caregivers group), on-site festivals, celebrations, and community activities.