Media Development Engineering Specialist

Media Development Engineering Specialist Seagate Technology life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k) United States, California, Fremont 47488 Kato Road (Show on map) Jun 15, 2026 About our group: You will be part of the Media Development organization at Seagate. In this role, you will work in a collaborative team environment, partnering with technicians, senior engineers, and management. You'll have the opportunity to both share your expertise and learn from others-an approach Seagate believes is essential to individual growth and overall company success. About the role - you will: Build hard drives and perform media swap processes by following established procedures with a high degree of precision and attention to detail Conduct drive testing on assembled units to ensure performance and quality standards are met Perform first-level failure analysis, including troubleshooting hardware and test code issues, and recommend corrective actions Execute experiments and support engineering projects related to drive development About you: You demonstrate a strong work ethic and reliability, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment You have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills You are a fast learner with a willingness to continuously develop new skills You possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks You are comfortable working in a cleanroom environment Your experience includes: Experience with testing, test algorithms, or tester mechanics is a plus Knowledge of hard drive systems, media processes, or testing methodologies is a plus

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Our Gold LEED-certified Fremont product-design campus drives innovation, bringing together a diverse set of engineering, design, operations, support and administrative teams. The site is equipped with state-of-the-art clean room and lab space. On-site social activities are popular, including our annual BBQ, ice cream social, and holiday events. Wellness programs, gaming rooms and the on-site fitness center help round out and balance your Seagate work-life experience, along with opportunities to give back to our local community. The estimated base wage range for this position is $28.11 - $40.00/hr. The individual base wage 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, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, flexible and dependent care spending accounts, and health care spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, 120 hours of vacation, 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 and tenure with the Company.

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Fremont USA Research Center Travel:

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