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We are excited to announce that we are recruiting photonic scientists to fill roles in the areas of photonics integration, materials technology, plasmonics and test development to help deliver our next generation photonic technologies. You will work as part of an established team reporting to the R&D Manager defining and delivering future photonic technologies and products. If you’re excited by new technologies, are naturally creative and passionate about seeing ideas come to life then this is the ideal research role for you.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

• In the final year or recently graduated from an MSc degree program.
• Relevant degree in materials science, physics, optoelectronics.
• Strong background in photonic, semiconductor or laser device fabrication.
• Strong analytical skills, knowledge in 6 Sigma tools; R, JMP or similar statistical analysis software.
• Experience with laser integration and semiconductor process development is a plus.

SPRINGTOWN, DERRY / LONDONDERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.
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Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate!

ABOUT THE ROLE - YOU WILL:

Working as a process engineer, leveraging our high-tech clean room fabrication facility using the most advanced manufacturing processes and design tools you’ll be responsible for the development of new and improved processes in the areas of plasmonics, photonics integration, optical test & thin-film wafer processing. You will collaborate with an established team, driving groundbreaking projects and leveraging Seagate’s unique materials and HAMR technologies to push the boundaries of photonics technology.

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.

• Familiar with Si, III-V semiconductor processing technologies and equipment
• Knowledgeable in thin film materials characterization, test methods and techniques.
• Familiar with opto-electronics, plasmonics and integrated photonic devices and systems.
• Familiar with electrical test methods and instrumentation.
• A good communicator with excellent presentation and written skills.
• A dedicated team player who works effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

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.

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above.
Testing may be used as part of the selection process.
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