Process Control Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
This position will work with the Process Engineering Factory Controls team in our Bloomington, MN facility to enable new methods of automated controls on the tooling that is used to build the latest generation of recording heads that go into Seagate most advanced Hard Disc Drives (HDD). Process engineering is responsible for controlling all tooling and processes used to fabricate Magnetic Recording Heads. We employ traditional process-control methods as well as novel Advanced Process Control (APC) algorithmic systems to analyze the health of our processes in real time and make needed adjustments automatically. We also manage automated systems to disposition recording heads for conformality to product specifications. Work with a Factory Controls vacuum engineer to create a new automated process controller employing feedback and feedforward algorithms. Learn Advanced Process Control (APC) principles and methods in order to optimize real-time automated corrections to properly target the process tools that build our latest generation recording heads. Assist engineers in ensuring that automated corrections to vacuum processes are manufacturable (high yield) and stable. Learn how statistical process control (SPC) tools and out-of-control action plans (OCAPs) assist in controlling the processes used within our manufacturing line. Have the opportunity to assist engineers in developing, implementing, and optimizing vacuum processes (deposition, ion milling, reactive ion etch, annealing) used within the recording head build.
Requirements
- Have experience in Object-Oriented Programming in the Java language
- Have experience in the structure and manipulation of XML within Java.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and deliver your findings in a structured and coherent method to your peers and supervisors.
- Working towards a BS degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or, working towards a BS in any Science field coupled with a minor or detailed skills in programming and returning to school in Fall 2026.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in factory systems used to automatically control processes.
- Experience in vacuum tooling used to deposit or remove materials from a substrate.
- Experience in metrology equipment or techniques
Responsibilities
- Work with a Factory Controls vacuum engineer to create a new automated process controller employing feedback and feedforward algorithms.
- Learn Advanced Process Control (APC) principles and methods in order to optimize real-time automated corrections to properly target the process tools that build our latest generation recording heads.
- Assist engineers in ensuring that automated corrections to vacuum processes are manufacturable (high yield) and stable.
- Learn how statistical process control (SPC) tools and out-of-control action plans (OCAPs) assist in controlling the processes used within our manufacturing line.
- Have the opportunity to assist engineers in developing, implementing, and optimizing vacuum processes (deposition, ion milling, reactive ion etch, annealing) used within the recording head build.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
