Intern, Media R&D Characterization and Recording Physicist

About our group:

You will be working in the HAMR Media Recording Physics and Advanced Development group at the Seagate Recording Media Research Center in Fremont, CA, where we develop the state of art magnetic, optical and thermal, spin-stand recording characterization for recording Physics understanding and design directions for HAMR magnetic recording media to further extend data storage capacity. The team works closely with other teams in the organization such as the Sputter, testing, metrology and equipment groups, the materials science lab, and collaborators in the various Seagate organizations around the world. Together we develop the next generation of storage devices for cloud storage and other emerging applications.

About the role - you will:

The candidate will work under the supervision of technical lead engineers in the Recording Physics and Advanced Development group at Seagate Recording Media Research & Development center to develop and improve existing magnetic characterization, spin-stand recording testing and data analytics for studying the media magnetic and thermal properties, and compare with simulations and recording data to understand recording physics of HAMR (Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording) and future novel recording media.

Responsibilities include:

• Understand and utlize the existing magnetics characterization tools (PPMS and MOKE)
• Utilize existing and develop new spin-stand testing and other characterization techniques for HAMR media.
• Other responsibilities include data analysis to compare experimental measurements with modeling results to understand the underlying media design direction and recording Physics
• Apply the learnings for innovative design to improve the magnetic and thermal design of HAMR media
• Using data mining techniques to understand the key trends and correlations to underpin key direction for media design improvements

About you:

• Demonstrated experience and capability of developing and integrating new metrology or testing tools to perform novel characterization for magnetic materials
• Other helpful skills include:
  • Programming
  • Data analysis
  • Proficient communication
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a creative environment

Your experience includes:

• Robust experience and skill sets using magnetic (PPMS and MOKE) and electrical characterization techniques, experience with high field magnetic, electrical, and mechanical measurement equipments
• Proven background in Magnetism and Data Analytical skills
• Proficient physics background in magnetism
• Hands on experience with high field magentic (PPMS and MOKE), electrical, optical, and thermal measurements tools
• Familiarity with optics
• Recording Physics understanding
• Proficient programming skills with Python, Labview, Visual Basics or related
• Experiences with designing and integrating novel instruments
• Current student pursuing a Ph.D. or MS in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Optics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Location:

Our Gold LEED-certified Fremont product-design campus drives innovation, bringing together a diverse set of engineering, design, operations, support, and administrative teams.  The site is equipped with a state-of-the-art clean room and lab space. On-site social activities are popular, including our annual BBQ, ice cream social, and holiday events. Wellness programs, gaming rooms, and the on-site fitness center help round out and balance your Seagate work-life experience, along with opportunities to give back to our local community.

The estimated base salary range for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area is: $41 - $48. Actual salary range is based on the regional labor market of the role in the geography in which the position is located based on the requirements of the job and your skills. This posted salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, and Seagate reserves the right to adjust this range depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees; including, but not limited to, eligibility for variable pay bonus, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, flexible time off/vacation, paid holidays and paid parental leave and well-being programs.

Location: Fremont, USA, Research Center
Travel: None