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SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY (NRM) Advanced Mechanical Technologies Design Staff Engineer in Bloomington, Minnesota
About our group: Our team develops advanced mechanical positioning solutions for the Hard Disk recording heads. It is part of the advance Heads Research and Development group located Seagate's research and development facility, located in Bloomington, MN About the role - you will: Conceive and develop solutions to problems in structural and micro-actuators through innovation and the application of professionally accepted engineering techniques, practices, and procedures. Work on a variety of engineering projects related to development of head gimbal assemblies and micro-actuator designs for future HDD products. Most projects are in the discipline of mechanical structural dynamics, however there are large overlap and interaction with other disciplines, such as control systems, tribology, statics et. al. Own of design projects from conception, design, modeling, and design optimization through experimental validation. Own of technology development projects and mature technologies from concept phase through feasibility and development. Work with suppliers to develop and mature design/material/process changes to meet performance requirements. Deliver the tools, metrology, transfer functions and understanding to the Seagate internal customers (drive, factory, product integration teams) for integration. Work cross-culturally and interface with teams at the drive design centers, factories and suppliers located all over the world. About you: Demonstrated design acumen to apply fundamentals and physics to solve technical engineering problems. Experience with actuators and structural design. Strong written and oral communication skills for coordination with the extended team and communicating issues and status to management. Your experience includes: Knowledge in Finite Element Modeling methods. Experience in finite element modeling of mechanical dynamic systems with commercial software tools, such as Ansys, Classic, Workbench & Space claim, Hyper works, MATLAB, or similar tools. Bachelor's degree in engineering related field (i.e., Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer Engineering, Materials, Physics, or Information Technology) and 8+ years of experience or master's degree in the same and 6+ years' experience or PhD and 3+ years' experience or equivalent experience and education. You might also have: Experience with Dynamics of mechanical systems highly advantageous. Experience with MEMS technologies, material science, material characterization and data science/analytics are highly advantageous. Experience in 2D and 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Experience with design for six sigma principles & techniques, and its commercial software, such as JMP and Minitab. Interest in laboratory and experimental work. Location: Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina, and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site cafe, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments, and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound. The estimated base salary range for this position is $102,648.00 - $149,589.00. 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), employe 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: Normandale, United States Travel: Up to 10% Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or ethnic origin