Senior Engineer (Process)

The Process Engineering team at Seagate Singapore is responsible for developing, sustaining, and improving core backend HDD manufacturing processes. We partner closely with operations, equipment engineering, automation, industrial engineering, and quality teams to ensure high yield, cost efficient, and robust manufacturing performance.

Requirements

• Own and sustain critical backend manufacturing processes—monitor daily yield, SPC trends, scrap, and key process indicators.
• Perform structured root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC) to resolve process excursions and chronic issues.
• Lead design of experiments (DOE), process characterization, Gage R&R, and capability (Cp/Cpk) studies.
• Partner with equipment and automation teams to drive process equipment optimization, recipe refinement, and failure mode reduction.
• Develop and release process documentation, work instructions, PFMEA, and control plans aligned with Seagate’s quality system.
• Support NPI builds, engineering trials, tool conversions, and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Evaluate process robustness, introduce new materials/consumables, and work with suppliers on quality and performance improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on yield uplift, cycle time reduction, cost improvements, and process digitization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Professional development opportunities