Overview
Location: Derry/Londonderry, GB
Posting Date: Oct 22, 2025
Job ID: 13123
About our group
Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and driving innovation? We’re looking for talented engineers across multiple levels 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 principles 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 factors for these high-cost capital assets. We welcome individuals from all relevant engineering disciplines.
About the role - you will
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.
Main Tasks:
* Collect, analyze and interpret equipment performance data to drive more effective decision making
* Development and Automation of KPI’s and strategies for early detection and control
* Planning and co-ordination of equipment installation and EHS considerations
* Maximizing 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
* Collaboration and communication with Seagate sites in the USA and Asia
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:
* Utilizing excellent problem solving, communication and organizational skills, you will identify and lead projects to improve process control and production throughput by driving advancements in machine capability and reliability.
* Keen to expand and progress your knowledge around new methods to achieving project goals that seem challenging.
* Balance large workloads and ability to identify and priorities what’s important to the company’s success.
* The ability and confidence to work individually and as part of a team depending on requirements.
* Have logical and methodical approach to problem solving.
* Be able to work directly hands-on and able to learn fundamental electrical and mechanical diagnosis skills.
Your experience includes
* Preferably you will have an Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in an Electronic, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering or related degree and extensive relevant Engineering experience that would demonstrate your ability to meet and exceed the demands of the role as described above.
* Or, have an Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in an Electronic, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering related degree and with limited relevant Engineering experience but can demonstrate the ability to adapt and meet the requirements of the role as described above
* Or, extensive Engineering experience in wafer fabrication/semi-conductor 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.
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.
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.
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Location
Springtown, Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.
Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe.
Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym.
Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class!
Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate!
See list below of many of our Springtown Company Benefits:
* Health – Private healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.
* Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave, Onsite gym
* Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Perks at work discount programmes, Pay for civil / jury duty.
* Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes
Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None
About Us
With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.
We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.
Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.
Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!
Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. EEO Know Your Rights Poster
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