Wafer Process Engineer

Wafer Process Engineer

Location:

Derry/Londonderry, GB

Posting Date:
Jan 12, 2026

Job

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 centers 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. We can be found around the globe and at  .

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.

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

• Develop, optimize, and sustain processes in one or more of the following areas:
  Photolithography, Vacuum Deposition & Etch, Electroplating, Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP), Metrology & Inspection.
• Implement process control and optimization strategies to ensure stability and yield improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, SPC, and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on technology transfer and process integration.
• Support qualification of new tools and recipes for emerging technologies and HAMR volume production.

• Recent graduates in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related fields encouraged to apply.
• Experienced Process Engineers 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.

• Recent graduates in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related fields encouraged to apply.
• Experienced Process Engineers with expertise in any of the listed areas will be highly valued.

• Work on cutting‑edge technologies in a world‑class wafer manufacturing facility.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Sunday, 15th February 2026

“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.”

This is a Full‑Time position working 39 hours per week.

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

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Springtown, Northern Ireland

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