Sr. Electrical/Electronic Engineer

Seagate Technology•Shakopee, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Electrical/Electronic Engineer joins Seagate’s Equipment Development Engineering team at its Shakopee, Minnesota design center. The team collaborates with Seagate sites in the U.S. and internationally to develop advanced, cost-effective component test equipment for drive factories, and has designed electronics for testing drive components for more than 25 years. The role develops, qualifies, and releases complex electronic hardware for disc drive head and media electrical test systems. It involves hands-on circuit design, evaluation, testing, troubleshooting, and analysis at component, printed circuit assembly, and system levels. The engineer supports PCB design and development, works with PCB and PCBA vendors, assists with FPGA development and debugging, and prepares technical reports and engineering documentation. The role also collaborates with engineers and technicians across Seagate on technical issues and equipment development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline and 5+ years of experience; or a master’s degree in one of these disciplines and 3+ years of experience; or a PhD and 0+ years of experience; or equivalent education and experience.
Experience with electrical or electronic circuit design, testing, troubleshooting, and analysis.
Experience using eCAD software for schematic capture and PCB layout, such as KiCAD, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or similar tools.
Understanding of PCB manufacturing processes and experience working with PCB and PCBA vendors.
Experience using electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other laboratory instrumentation.
Experience interpreting specifications, performing circuit checkout and troubleshooting, writing technical reports, and developing and maintaining engineering documentation.
Knowledge of differential signaling, transmission lines, impedance matching, and high-speed electronic design principles.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and technicians.

Nice To Haves

Experience with C++ and Python programming.
Experience with VHDL or Verilog and FPGA development tools such as Quartus Prime or Vivado.
Experience with FPGA debugging tools, including test benches and waveform simulators.
Knowledge of magnetic recording principles.
Experience developing electronic hardware or test systems in a high-technology product development or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, qualify, and release electronic hardware for disc drive head and media electrical test systems.
Develop and evaluate high-speed analog and digital circuits at component, printed circuit assembly, and system levels.
Design and support electronic circuits and printed circuit assemblies used in component test equipment.
Perform circuit checkout, troubleshooting, testing, and technical analysis to identify issues and develop solutions.
Interpret technical specifications and translate requirements into practical electronic designs and test solutions.
Use electronic test equipment and laboratory instrumentation to evaluate circuit and system performance.
Support PCB design and development, including schematic capture, PCB layout, manufacturing, and assembly.
Collaborate with PCB and PCBA vendors on fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
Develop and maintain technical reports, design documentation, test procedures, and other engineering documentation.
Apply differential signaling, transmission line, and impedance-matching knowledge to high-speed electronic designs.
Support FPGA development and debugging using VHDL/Verilog and associated development and simulation tools.
Collaborate with engineers and technicians across Seagate to troubleshoot technical issues and support equipment development.
Contribute to technical problem-solving and continuous improvement within the Equipment Development Engineering team.

Benefits

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary bonus program.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k).
Employee stock purchase plan.
Health savings account, dependent care account, and healthcare spending account.
Paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off pursuant to Seagate policy, and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave.
16 weeks of paid parental leave.
On-site fully equipped fitness center, wellness programs, tournaments, and group workouts.
On-site café.