Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) Media Research Scientist (Early Career)

Seagate Technology • Fremont, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a world-class team of scientists and engineers in the HAMR Media Development & Product Integration department in the Recording Media Organization (RMO). Here at Seagate’s Fremont Research Center we develop leading edge recording media technology for future hard disk drives from theoretical concept through technology development to product maturity. The team works closely with other departments in RMO such as equipment engineering and magnetic and recording test and characterization as well as with other Seagate Research and Development groups and external Research partners. As we continue to push the envelope of recording technology in exciting novel directions, we are looking for candidates who, in addition to an excellent background in thin film- and nano-scale magnetics, can complement our group with expertise in adjacent areas such as spintronics or nano-photonics. About the role - you will:
Work closely within the process team to fabricate and characterize novel media structures for Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording and beyond. 
Use and develop magnetic, thermal and structural characterization techniques. 
Use and develop modern data analysis tools to compare measurements with modeling results to understand the underlying media Physics. 
About you:
Excellent communication skills. 
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a creative environment.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of and hands-on experience with thin film deposition tools, and a broad range of magnetic, thermal and structural characterization techniques.
• Experience with magnetic sensors, magnetic memory, spintronics or magnetic recording devices
• Proficient data analysis skills with JMP, MatLab or similar software tools.
• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Work closely within the process team to fabricate and characterize novel media structures for Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording and beyond.
• Use and develop magnetic, thermal and structural characterization techniques.
• Use and develop modern data analysis tools to compare measurements with modeling results to understand the underlying media Physics.

Benefits

• eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program
• 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
• paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees