Wafer Process Engineer / Scientist

About our group:

From the videos, music and documents we share with friends and family on social networks, to the servers that form the backbone of enterprise data centres and cloud-based computing, to the desktop and notebook computers that fuel our personal productivity, Seagate products help more people store, share, and protect their valuable digital content. With 97% of the world’s information being stored on hard drives, the rapid growth of digital data makes Seagate more important every day. As an industry leader, Seagate provides unique career opportunities to be part of today’s major technology shifts.

Seagate’s Springtown facility in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland is among the most advanced in the world in the design, development, and volume manufacturing of recording heads. 

Are you technically curious with an innovative mind and skills that go beyond pure academic ability? Could you drive change and make a difference?

If so, don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a world leader in the facility that produces 25% of the world’s recording heads.

About Our Group:

The Process Engineering Group is responsible for delivering world leading wafer manufacturing processes for volume production of recording heads for hard disc drives. We are currently undergoing an exciting transition to the next generation of recording head technology. We are looking for high calibre Engineers and Scientists to join us to take on the challenging roles of leading this transition in a world class high-tech manufacturing facility.

About the role - you will:

Join our dynamic Process Engineering team at Seagate’s Springtown wafer manufacturing facility. We are seeking experienced Process Engineers and Scientists to support advanced technology development and high-volume manufacturing for next-generation recording heads, including HAMR (Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording) technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimise, and sustain processes in one or more of the following areas: 

  • Photolithography

  • Vacuum Deposition & Etch

  • Electroplating

  • Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP)

  • Metrology, Automated  Inspection & Electrical Testing.

• Implement process control and optimisation strategies to ensure process stability and yield improvement. 

• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, SPC, and through root cause investigations.

• Improve product quality by defect reduction,  variance reduction and DOE’s (Design of experiments)   

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new technology transfers and process integration. 

• Support qualification of new equipment, materials and recipes for emerging technologies and HAMR volume production.

• Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) to maximise output and support production throughput schedules

About you:

Qualifications and experience

• Graduates in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related fields are encouraged to apply. 

• Looking for a minimum of 3 years relevant engineering/Scientist experience with expertise in any of the listed areas will be highly valued. 

• Strong background in process control, optimization, and statistical analysis. 

• Candidates with optical, electronic, or photonic experience are highly encouraged to apply to meet the challenges of HAMR technology. 

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Excellent data analytical skills and experience in data science techniques and process/workflow automation.

Your experience includes:

• Experienced process engineers and scientists  with expertise in any of the listed areas will be highly valued.

• Demonstrates practical AI literacy, using approved AI tools responsibly to research problems, analyse data, improve workflows, and validate outputs while applying strong engineering/scientific judgement.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge technologies in a world-class wafer manufacturing facility.

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

• Collaborative and innovative work culture.

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above. 

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on 8th November 2026

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week, onsite in our Springtown Office in Derry/Londonderry.

*Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in the UK. without the requirement to be sponsored by Seagate. This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.