Senior Lithography Engineer - Ref 14167 at Seagate Technology

Senior Lithography Process Engineer ()

About the role:

We are seeking an Engineer with lithography manufacturing experience to jointhe Photo Process Engineering team at our Springtown wafer fabrication facility. The successful candidate will play a key role in sustaining and optimising photolithography processes supporting HAMR/PMR recording head manufacturing in a high-volume environment.

• Own and continuously improve lithography processes to deliver strong product performance, yield, quality, throughput and manufacturability.
• Drive process improvement through overlay control, CD optimisation, scrap/rework reduction and tool matching
• Lead root cause investigation of process excursions using structured problem-solving (8D, DMAIC)
• Characterise process windows to improve performance and process capability
• Maintain and enhance process control systems, including APC, SPC, OCAPs, automation, and error-proofing approaches that support robust manufacturing performance.
• Support qualification of new products and introduction of new materials, resists, and equipment
• Collaborate with Integration, Etch, Electroplating and Metrology teams to ensure end‑to‑end process performance
• Work with equipment engineering and vendors to improve tool stability, uptime, and matching
• Communicate clear data-driven updates to internal stakeholders and senior leadership

- You are:

• A curious and innovative engineer with proven lithography experience in a high-volume manufacturing or semiconductor environment.
• A structured problem solver who uses data, statistical analysis, and sound engineering judgement to understand issues, identify root causes, and drive sustainable improvements.
• Technically strong in lithography fundamentals, including resist behaviour, exposure, pattern transfer, overlay, defect reduction, and process control.
• Results focused
  , with a track record of delivering projects, improving yield, reducing defects, and progressing actions through to completion.
• A clear and confident communicator
  , able to present technical information effectively and influence across cross‑functional teams.
• A collaborative team player who works effectively with others to deliver shared goals.
• Adaptable, resilient, and self‑motivated
  , with the ability to manage multiple priorities and make progress in a fast‑paced, high‑tech manufacturing environment.

If you hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree this role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route; therefore, visa sponsorship cannot be offered. You must have that full Right to Work Documentation to work in the UK.

If you hold a PhD, the role does meet the criteria, and visa sponsorship can be offered.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related science or engineering field
• 4+ years of hands‑on lithography experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating and/or maintaining lithography process equipment (coat/develop tools, steppers/scanners/aligners, strippers, etc)
• Good understanding of Lithography fundamentals: optical imaging, photoresist chemistry, mask design, dosing, pattern formation etc
• Expertise in lithography characterisation & metrology techniques (overlay, CDSEM)

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, 9th August 2026.

At Seagate we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability, or ethnic origin.

The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category.

All applications will be considered strictly on merit.

Location:

Springtown, Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland

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