Optical Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Seagate Technology • Bloomington, MN

81d • $22 - $36

About The Position

The Wafer MPI team is responsible for scaling new wafer processes and products from the late development space into full volume build. This is in support of Seagate's HAMR recording technology. HAMR is enabled by an integrated laser that is used to energize a plasmonic near-field transducer. Our team manages wafer builds and engineering optimizations involving lasers and laser light paths, plasmonic transducers, electronic and magnetic elements, materials selections, and thermal management.

Requirements

• Data collection and analysis
• Current student pursuing a BS or MS degree in Physics, Lasers / Optics, Materials Science, or a relevant Engineering degree

Nice To Haves

• Experimental design is a plus
• AI/ML experience is a plus
• Some experience with characterization of lasers and/or optical systems is preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to process optimization of laser light paths and optical systems in a thin film HAMR recording head
• Record and assemble data, analyze and interpret results
• Prepare and deliver presentations explaining these results to engineers and managers
• Interact with multiple teams including our Minnesota site and our Springtown N.I. wafer build site
• Complete an intern project and present in an intern project session at the close of term

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Participation in the employee stock purchase plan
• 12 paid holidays
• Minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees