Sr Staff Hardware Development Engineer

Seagate Technology•Shakopee, MN

1d•$130,374 - $190,018•Onsite

About The Position

About our group:The Mechanical Hardware Engineering Design team develops mechanics for the next generation of high-capacity disc drives and systems to service the ever-growing storage requirements of today's connected world. Candidates should have an interest in applying their strong analytical and collaborative skills to solving complex mechanical design problems, validating design performance with testing, and working with a talented cross-functional team to bring these solutions to high volume production.About the role - you will: Design, develop, and validate innovative mechanical component and assembly solutions for Seagate’s most advanced high-platter count disk drives. Design and document design solutions with SolidWorks CAD and in-house PDM software. Create solid models, drawings, specifications for mechanical components Use analytical and/or simulation methods to determine the best design approach for disc drive parts and sub-assemblies. Lead component plus factory automation teams on best z height alignment solutions. Perform tolerance analyses on assemblies to ensure fitment and manufacturability Conducts feasibility studies of new and modified designs. Design solutions that provide balance a variety of critical KPOVs, including performance, cost, Supplier friendly manufacturing, Seagate assembly manufacturing requirements, Seagate cleanliness requirements, etc. A key focus will be design for manufacture / design for cost analysis with internal and external teams Analyze supplier and Seagate manufacturing component date and drive solutions for improvement. Develop and oversee engineering level validation tests for components Conduct lab testing to verify component / assembly function using a broad range of electrical and mechanical testing equipment. Communicate technical information in writing and verbal formats. Assist with failure analysis activities About you: Demonstrate aptitude for mechanical design through industry experience or course-work projects Leadership, decision making, strong initiative and problem solving Clear and effective communication skills Continuous learner Your experience includes: Knowledge of Solidworks, EPDM, and Windchill PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Sharepoint experience required Component design using engineering modeling and analysis tools Experience with materials, material properties, and component fabrication techniques (ie. Molding, casting, stamping, machining, etc.) Experience with Seagate’s PLCP development process Leading and working with cross-functional engineering teams in a collaborative environment, in particular with global HDA and HSA Assembly, Supplier Engineering, Materials Science Labs, and Procurement personnel. Reporting, communication, and presentation of engineering design and analysis results Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years experience in an Engineering related field or a Master's Degree with 8+ years of experience. You might also have: Experience working at the Core Team level to efficiently release new products and EC existing products Experience with additional Mechanical CAD and PDM software Smartsheet experience Competency with Matlab and LabView for data acquisition and analysis. Competency with metrology-based measurement systems. Automation expertise Location:Our Shakopee campus is located 25 minutes southwest of Minneapolis in a setting with a rural vibe – it overlooks a horse racing track and stables, yet it has great entertainment venues close by as well. With wide-open spaces, the campus has plenty of space for running, biking, shooting some hoops or playing volleyball over lunch. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, tournaments and group workouts. Hungry? Seagate offers an on-site café with freshly sourced foods and specialty coffees, or if you prefer, drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,374.40 - $190,018.40. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, 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. Seagate also offers 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. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location. Location: Shakopee, United States Travel: Up to 10%

Requirements

Demonstrate aptitude for mechanical design through industry experience or course-work projects
Leadership, decision making, strong initiative and problem solving
Clear and effective communication skills
Continuous learner
Knowledge of Solidworks, EPDM, and Windchill PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Sharepoint experience required
Component design using engineering modeling and analysis tools
Experience with materials, material properties, and component fabrication techniques (ie. Molding, casting, stamping, machining, etc.)
Experience with Seagate’s PLCP development process
Leading and working with cross-functional engineering teams in a collaborative environment, in particular with global HDA and HSA Assembly, Supplier Engineering, Materials Science Labs, and Procurement personnel.
Reporting, communication, and presentation of engineering design and analysis results
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years experience in an Engineering related field or a Master's Degree with 8+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at the Core Team level to efficiently release new products and EC existing products
Experience with additional Mechanical CAD and PDM software
Smartsheet experience
Competency with Matlab and LabView for data acquisition and analysis.
Competency with metrology-based measurement systems.
Automation expertise

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and validate innovative mechanical component and assembly solutions for Seagate’s most advanced high-platter count disk drives.
Design and document design solutions with SolidWorks CAD and in-house PDM software.
Create solid models, drawings, specifications for mechanical components
Use analytical and/or simulation methods to determine the best design approach for disc drive parts and sub-assemblies.
Lead component plus factory automation teams on best z height alignment solutions.
Perform tolerance analyses on assemblies to ensure fitment and manufacturability
Conducts feasibility studies of new and modified designs.
Design solutions that provide balance a variety of critical KPOVs, including performance, cost, Supplier friendly manufacturing, Seagate assembly manufacturing requirements, Seagate cleanliness requirements, etc.
Analyze supplier and Seagate manufacturing component date and drive solutions for improvement.
Develop and oversee engineering level validation tests for components
Conduct lab testing to verify component / assembly function using a broad range of electrical and mechanical testing equipment.
Communicate technical information in writing and verbal formats.
Assist with failure analysis activities