Seagate Technology
Wet Chemistry & Analytical Process Engineer
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Advanced Transducer Development, Wet Chemistry and Analytical Process Engineer
At Seagate our mission is to build the world’s best data storage devices. The Advanced Transducer Development group is a global R&D organization that develops new recording head technologies to advance areal density and enable Seagate’s HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 4-year+ product roadmap. Our process team uses state-of-the-art wafer fabrication tools and cleanroom facilities to innovate and deliver leading-edge writers and read sensors. With an emphasis on proving feasibility of new devices, processes, and materials, we help build Seagate’s future time-to-market leadership.
If you are excited by innovative technology development, are naturally creative, and passionate about seeing ideas come to life, then this role could be a perfect fit for your career.
About the Role
We are seeking a Wet Chemistry and Analytical Process Engineer to join the Advanced Transducer Development team at our Springtown (STST) site in Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland. In this hands-on role, you will:
- Work with state-of-the-art wet-etch and Electrodeposition systems to develop robust and manufacturable processes.
- Partner closely with integration, device, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready solutions.
- Collaborate with equipment vendors and academic partners to explore new wet chemistry techniques.
- Help shape Seagate’s future process technologies and evolve our manufacturing lines to accelerate next-generation HDD product delivery.
This is a full-time, on-site position (39 hours/week, Monday–Friday).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, characterize, and optimize wet etch and chemical clean processes for surface preparation, material removal, and integration flows.
- Design and implement electrochemical deposition and plating processes (with emphasis on bath chemistry development and optimization).
- Serve as the technical lead for analytical testing and method development for plating baths, thin films, and wet processes.
- Utilize electrochemical techniques such as:
- Voltammetry
- Potentiostat measurements
- Rotating disk electrode methods
- Create and maintain chemical control strategies to stabilize key process parameters, including:
- Chemical calculations
- Bath make-up and adjustments based on analytical data
- Maintain and operate analytical laboratory equipment (e.g., ICP, HPLC, UV spectroscopy, titration, LXRF) and liaise with vendor support teams.
- Investigate and resolve process excursions, contamination issues, and chemical instabilities.
- Support integration of wet/plating processes into wafer builds, assessing downstream effects on device performance.
- Conduct data analysis, modelling, and simulations (tools include Matlab, Comsol–).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with integration, deposition, device, and manufacturing teams.
- Maintain comprehensive process documentation of recipes, results, and best practices.
- Contribute to Seagate’s IP portfolio through innovation, patents, and technical publications.
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About You
Qualities
You are:
- Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and detail-oriented
- A strong team player who thrives in multi-disciplinary collaborations
- Able to balance short-term wafer support with long-term R&D
- Proficient in documentation and technical presentations
- An innovator who engages broadly with external sources (journals, patents, academic research)
- Prepared to adapt to cleanroom and lab environments
Experience
Education
- UK Visa Eligibility Note:
- PhD or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or a related discipline required.
- PhD qualifies for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route.
- Master’s degree only: Visa sponsorship not available (UK “full Right to Work” documentation confirmed).
Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience with wet chemistry, electrochemical processes, or analytical methods (preferably in the semiconductor or advanced materials industry).
- Strong understanding of:
- Aqueous chemistry
- Wet-etch/clean processes
- Electrodeposition systems
- Competency in analytical and metrology techniques (e.g., thin-film characterization).
- Knowledge of Statistical Design of Experiments (DOE) and data analysis.
- Experience with cleanroom operations or wet-lab environments.
Application Instructions
Deadline: Midnight (BST), 29th July 2026
Candidates must demonstrate clear alignment with the requirements on their application. Seagate reserves the right to apply enhanced criteria during shortlisting.
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Company Culture & Benefits
Springtown Site Highlights
Location in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, Springtown is Seagate’s largest local manufacturing hub, supporting 1,550+ employees across R&D, production, and business functions.
Employee Benefits
Your role at Seagate includes access to an extensive range of workplace benefits, encompassing:
Health
- Private healthcare benefits (self + dependents)
- Occupational healthcare and wellness programs
- Employee assistance programs, sick pay, and medical leave
- On-site gym and exercise classes (with personal trainer)
Work–Life Balance
- Flexible working models (part-time, remote, or hybrid options)
- Extended parental leave (enhanced maternity & paternity)
- Bereavement leave and civil/jury duty pay support
- 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
Financial
- Employer-paid pension contribution
- Life assurance, stock purchase schemes, and incentives
- Tax-advantaged savings plans and scholarship opportunities
- Annual perks packages, August pay bonus, cash card funding
- Diverse career development (degree subsidies, apprenticeships)
Development Opportunities
- Externally accredited training and LinkedIn Learning budgets
- Professional membership support and learning through development programs
- Young Professionals (under 35) / Women’s Leadership Network
- Volunteering & community initiatives
- Wellbeing Erg benefits (voluntary groups led by employees, e.g., choir, language classes, cookery workshops)
** DEI – Equality and Inclusion Policy (UK Site)**
Seagate is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. All candidates are considered based on merit and professional suitability. We particularly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, including the protestant community in Northern Ireland.
To apply: Submit your application no later than 29th July 2026. Visit Seagate Careers Portal for submissions or register interest in future opportunities via our Talent Network. Use #SpringtownRecruitment for all correspondence related to this role.
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