Sr. Engineer - Thin Film Deposition and Materials

TL;DR

Sr. Engineer - Thin Film Deposition and Materials (Thin Film Deposition): Develop novel thin film deposition processes for nanometer-scale head devices with an accent on vacuum deposition optimization, materials characterization, and statistical process control. Focus on integrating new process modules into advanced prototype wafer builds and driving root-cause improvements during process excursions.

Company

hirify.global builds data storage devices and advances recording head technologies through global R&D.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize thin film deposition processes to meet performance and reliability targets for nanometer-scale head devices.
• Use vacuum deposition technologies (PVD, IBD, evaporation, ALD, CVD) and statistical experimentation methods to improve film performance.
• Study material properties using microstructural, chemical, electrical, optical, and thermal/mechanical test methods.
• Maintain process stability with statistical process control and root-cause investigation during process excursions.
• Support configuration, qualification, and time-sharing of deposition equipment and coordinate R&D experimental runs.
• Transfer technologies to product development engineering and contribute to Seagate’s IP portfolio (invention disclosures, patents, trade secrets, publications).

Requirements

• Location: Bloomington, MN, US (on-site)
• 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or 3+ years with a Master’s degree; or PhD with 0+ years) in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or Chemistry.
• Hands-on experience with thin film materials science, deposition, and characterization.
• Experience with thin film nucleation and growth, microstructural evolution, plasma physics, ion-surface interactions, and surface chemistry (helpful).
• Experience with thin film/nanostructure characterization tools such as XRD, AFM, 4-point probe, ellipsometry, XRF, FIB, SEM, and (S)TEM.
• Experience operating and/or maintaining vacuum deposition process equipment; knowledge of DOE, hypothesis testing, and ANOVA.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Health savings account and healthcare spending accounts, plus dependent care.
• Paid time off including 12 holidays, flexible time off per company policy, minimum 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Salary range: $94,140.00–$134,625.00 (base salary; individual depends on location and factors such as skills and experience).
• Travel up to 10%.

Hiring process

• Application review and interviews as needed to evaluate technical fit and experience.
• Assessment of fit for R&D process development, equipment operation, and documentation/presentation expectations.

Salary: $94,140.00 - $134,625.00

Location: Normandale campus (Edina and Bloomington), United States; on-site; Travel: up to 10%