Laser Process Engineer
Location: Derry/Londonderry, GB
Posting Date: Mar 30, 2026
Job ID: 14058
About our group
Seagate is a global leader in data storage solutions. We strive to create precision-engineered data storage technologies that deliver superior capacity, speed, safety, and performance. Seagate is where the future is read and written, with continuous innovation proving that a hard drive is not “just” a hard drive. Find out how we are shaping a new era of storage as we craft the datasphere.
As an industry leader, Seagate provides unique career opportunities to be part of today’s major technology shifts. They can be found around the globe and on our website.
We are excited to announce that we are recruiting a laser engineer to work as part of an established team reporting to the Laser Engineering Manager. If you’re excited by new technologies, are naturally creative and passionate about seeing ideas come to life, then this is the ideal role for you.
About the role - you will
Join our cutting-edge cleanroom fabrication team and play a key role in volume production of III‑V active devices. As a Laser Process Engineer, you will deliver volume‑capable processes for III‑V semiconductor device fabrication. Working alongside an established engineering team, you will be responsible for:
Key Responsibilities
* Monitoring process performance, analyzing data, and implementing improvements
* Yield improvement activities, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
* Develop project plans and collaborate with cross‑functional teams and internal stakeholders
* Cross‑functional collaboration to meet laser performance and reliability targets
* Refining and scaling laser processes
* Delivering volume‑capable processes including robust process control systems
* Managing daily workflow and production schedules
* Working with cross‑functional team to improve operational efficiency and cycle time
* Process point of contact on tooling installs and qualification to meet volume requirements
* Technology transfer activities from Laser development team
About you
* Excellent communicator with strong presentation and technical writing skills.
* Collaborative team player who thrives in cross‑functional environments.
* Knowledge of semiconductor laser processing technologies with a strong understanding of fabrication interactions.
Your experience includes
If you hold a BSc or MSc, this role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route; therefore, visa sponsorship cannot be offered. You must have full right to work documentation to work in the UK.
If you hold a PhD, the role does meet the criteria, and visa sponsorship can be offered.
* MSc, PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optoelectronics, or Semiconductor Materials and Engineering
* BSc in the same field (+ 1 year manufacturing or academic experience)
* Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience with other qualification in an Engineering/Science related discipline.
Preferred Skills
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Proficiency with coding and statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP, R, Python).
* Experience in wafer fabrication, III‑V material engineering would be an advantage.
* Scaling technologies for high‑volume manufacturing.
Please note that you must demonstrate on the application how you meet the criteria for the role as identified above. To facilitate shortlisting, the company reserves the right to apply enhanced criteria.
Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on 1st May.
This is a Full‑Time position working 39 hours per week, on‑site working.
Location
Springtown, Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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, on‑site 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.
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!
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