2D Materials Development Engineer

Seagate; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data storage technology company is seeking a Research & Development Engineer in Derry/Londonderry. This full-time role will leverage advanced materials in the development of next-generation high-performance sensors. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and possess skills in process development and innovative design. Join a team dedicated to groundbreaking technologies in a collaborative and dynamic environment, offering opportunities to contribute to intellectual property and ongoing projects.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

On-site gym

Flexible working hours

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Graduated with PhD within the last 24 months or within the next 6 months.
• Knowledge of thin-film growth techniques of metals and dielectrics.
• Hands-on operation and control of vacuum tooling.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation in nano-scale head devices.
• Develop, implement, and optimize deposition and etch processes.
• Collaborate with vacuum equipment vendors for new tooling.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Innovation

Education

PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or materials science

Tools

PVD/Evaporation/ALD

IBE/ICP/RIE

Job description

The Research & Development group is at the heart of our mission to build the world’s most advanced data storage technologies. As part of a seasoned team, reporting to the R&D Manager, you’ll help define and drive groundbreaking innovations that shape the future of storage solutions. The Advanced Transducer Development team i is leading the charge in delivering the next generation of high-performance readback sensors—critical to enabling cutting‑edge data retrieval and reliability. If you're energized by pioneering technology, fueled by creativity, and driven to turn bold ideas into reality, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

About the role - you will:

Leveraging our high‑tech wafer fabrication facility in Derry UK, with state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing processes and design tools, you will be part of the research and development team responsible for Seagate’s future HDD products. You’ll work closely with global development teams and product/design engineers to build, test, and characterize nano‑scale devices based on 2D materials. Your focus will be on vacuum deposition of metals and dielectrics plus etch process development for 2D devices.

You will:

As a key player in 2D materials process development, you will drive innovation in nano‑scale head devices, ensuring device performance and process sigmas. Your expertise will shape next‑generation storage technology through:

• Developing, implementing, and optimizing deposition and etch processes to meet evolving performance targets.
• Leveraging advanced modelling, metrology, defect analysis, and statistical tools to refine process efficiency.
• Leading innovation projects focused on performance and yield enhancements.
• Collaborating with vacuum equipment vendors to define, test, and integrate next‑generation vacuum tooling жум aligned with future product roadmaps.
• Assessing downstream impacts of new deposition and etch processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Managing experiments, projects, and wafer tracking to ensure timely and impactful results.
• Supporting technology transfers to the product development engineering team.
• Contributing to Seagate’s intellectual property portfolio, including invention disclosures, patents, and peer‑reviewed publications.

About you:

• You are an innovative and self‑motivated worker with an insatiable curiosity.
• You have excellent organizational, project management and problem‑solving skills.
• You have a reputation for honesty, integrity, and showing respect toward others.
• You earn the technical respect of peers and can effectively influence technical decisions.
• You are analytical with excellent data analysis skills and with an ability to find breakthrough solutions.
• You have a track record of innovation and routinely use outside sources (journals, patents, university work and conferences) for developing new ideas and directions.

Your experience includes:

• Your educational background should be in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or a related field:
• Graduated with PhD within the last 24mths or within the next 6mths.
• A solid physics background in plasma/ion sources related to film nucleation, growth and etching.
• Detailed knowledge of thin‑film growth techniques of metals and dielectric materials (PVD/Evaporation/ALD). With particular focus on integration and interactions between metals/dielectrics and 2D materials.
• Detailed knowledge of ion beam and plasma etching with IBE/ICP/RIE techniques. Especially related to patterning and contact of 2D materials with metals.
• Hands‑on operation and control of vacuum tooling, with a deep understanding of process control variations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of vacuum system components and their influence on process stability.

Please note that you must demonstrate on 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 подготовки should be submitted no later than midnight on Sunday, 15th February 2026

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

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 the basis of merit.

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Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to likar. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on‑site cafe.

Looking for an active break from your workreated? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on‑site gym.

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class!

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee‑led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate!

See list below of many of our Springtown Company Benefits:

• Health – Private Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick leave and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On‑site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.
• Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part‑time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.
• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Employee discount scheme, Pay for civil / jury duty.
• Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None

About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the datadrop age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever‑expanding data landscape.

We craft precision‑engineered, cutting‑edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communitiesucing alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regarding age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. EEO Know Your Rights Poster

Seagate will provide reasonable accommodation with the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].