Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and driving innovation? We’re looking for talented engineers across multiple levels (Graduate to Senior Staff) to join our Equipment Engineering team and help shape the future of our products and technologies.
The Equipment Support Group (ESG) is responsible for the installation, uptime reliability and yield performance of high‑tech state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing equipment used in the cleanroom production of magnetic thin film heads; with photolithography, vacuum deposition/etch, electroplating and metrology being the core principals used in the manufacturing of the nanoscale engineered devices; the process steps and equipment used are similar to those of semiconductor wafer fabs.
The ESG group works closely with Process, Facilities, R&D and Industrial Engineering groups to drive best‑in‑class results through all aspects of equipment health performance for these high‑cost capital assets. We welcome individuals from all relevant engineering disciplines.
You will have responsibility for the performance of these complex and specialized manufacturing systems; you will liaise with OEM engineers from a range of worldwide suppliers, as well as internal engineers and technicians from other functional groups. With a blend of hands‑on troubleshooting and data analysis, every day will present a different challenge.
Responsibilities
* Collect, analyse and interpret equipment performance data to drive more effective decision‑making
* Develop and automate KPIs and strategies for early detection and control
* Plan and coordinate equipment installation and EHS considerations
* Maximise equipment throughput and yield performance
* Troubleshoot, diagnose and manage machine hard‑down events
* Continuous improvement to reduce tool failures by introducing new engineering projects
* Develop design changes for improvement in performance
* Participate and lead cross‑functional teams and projects
* Collaborate and communicate with Seagate sites in the USA and Asia
Qualifications & Experience
About you...
This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.
You Have:
* Excellent problem‑solving, communication and organisational skills, leading projects to improve process control and production throughput by driving advancements in machine capability and reliability
* Keen to expand and progress knowledge around new methods to achieve challenging project goals
* Ability to balance large workloads and prioritise what’s important to the company’s success
* Confidence to work individually and as part of a team depending on requirements
* Logical and methodical approach to problem‑solving
* Hands‑on electrical and mechanical diagnosis skills
Your experience includes:
* Preferably an Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Electronic, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering or related discipline and extensive relevant engineering experience that demonstrates the ability to meet and exceed the demands of the role
* Or an Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in one of the above fields with limited relevant experience but the ability to adapt and meet the requirements
* Or extensive engineering experience in wafer fabrication/semiconductor sector with a proven track record
Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on 13th November 2025.
This is a Full‑Time position working 39 hours per week.
Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above.
Testing may be used as part of the selection process.
Location:
* Springtown, Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the Protestant community who are currently under‑represented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.
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