Thin Film Scientist​/Engineer

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Derry/Londonderry, GB

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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.

Located at the Seagate Springtown facility in Northern Ireland, this role involves working within the Vacuum Deposition and Etch department, part of the wider wafer Process Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering world-leading technology for recording head wafer manufacturing processes. This includes process control, development, and optimization to improve recording head performance and yield, as well as providing support for a 24 x 7 production environment.

• Be responsible for multiple vacuum thin film deposition or etch processes within the Vacuum Engineering department.
• Set up and control processes according to wafer performance specifications.
• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) and establish rules and procedures for reacting to out-of-control situations.
• Define and carry out process innovation and optimization projects aimed at improving recording head performance and yield.

• Strong STEM academic background with extensive material knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Recently graduated from, or in the final stage of, a PhD degree in Physics, Material Science, Chemistry, or other similar disciplines, with relevant research experience.
• Equivalent research experience with thin film fabrication and characterization techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of optical/photonic material fabrication and characterization.

• Experience and knowledge of nanotechnology and wafer fabrication.
• Knowledge and experience in data analytical techniques.

“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 note that you must demonstrate in the application how you meet the criteria for the role as identified above. To facilitate shortlisting, the company reserves the right to apply enhanced criteria.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than Sunday, 14th December 2025

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Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland

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