Sr Engineer Team Lead (Slider Process Engineer)

About our group:

Our organization is the Slider Process Engineering team, responsible for controlling and optimizing slider fabrication processes. The Slider Lapping Engineering and Process Department supports both new product development (NPD) and mass production by driving sustainable continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and manufacturing technology. Our mission is to ensure robust process performance while enabling current product requirements and supporting future technology and production needs.

About the role - you will:

• Responsible for lapping process control and critical-to-quality (CTQ) performance management to ensure processes consistently meet product specifications, quality requirements, and performance targets
• Support new product development by establishing and optimizing lapping tilt control specifications and process configurations to ensure alignment with product requirements, performance targets, and manufacturing standards
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team by setting clear goals, fostering accountability, and driving excellence in product qualification, process control, and performance optimization to achieve business and operational objectives
• Work collaboratively with Wafer, Slider, HGA, and cross-functional teams to align projects, improve yield, and drive product performance enhancements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven decision making, process optimization, and implementation of best practices to improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency

About you:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with proficiency in SQL, Python, JMP, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Excellent teamwork, capable of communication and presentation with cross-functional team
• Open-minded and good attitude and work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Fluent in English communication (Listening, Speaking, Writing, Reading)

Your experience includes:

• Process engineer/engineer in Hard Disk Drives manufacturing is preferable.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English
• Strong presentation skills
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field

Location:

Korat Thailand

Additional Information:

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.