Intern, Media R&D Characterization and Recording Physicist

Seagate Technology LLC • Fremont, CA

38d • $41 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

The candidate will work under the supervision of Technical lead engineers in the Recording Physics and Advanced Development group at Seagate Recording Media R&D 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 Assited Magnetic Recording) and future novel recording media.

Requirements

• Proven background in Magnetism and Data Analytical skills
• Proficient communication
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a creative environment
• Proven experience and skill sets using magnetic (PPMS and MOKE) and electrical characterization techniques, experience with high field magnetic, electrical, optical and mechanical measurement equipments
• Demonstrated experience and capability of developing and integrating new metrology or testing tools to perform novel characterization for magnetic materials
• Robust physics background in magnetism
• Hands on experience with high field magentic (PPMS and MOKE), electrical, optical, and thermal measurements tools
• Familiar with optics, recording physics understanding
• Proficient programming skills with Python, Labview, Visual Basics or related
• Experiences with designing and integrating novel instruments

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or MS in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Optics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Understand and utlize the existing magnetics characterization tools (PPMS VSM and MOKE)
• Utilize existing and develop new spin-stand testing and other recording characterization techniques for HAMR media.
• Capability to develop characterization or testing techniques for novel magnetic recording schemes to boost areal density.
• 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

Benefits

• Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible Interns, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the employee stock purchase plan.
• Seagate also offers Interns 12 paid holidays and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees