Wafer Process Engineer

Seagate; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a Wafer Process Engineer to join their dynamic Process Engineering team. This role focuses on optimizing and sustaining processes for advanced technology development in next-generation recording heads, including innovative HAMR technology. Ideal candidates include recent engineering graduates and experienced Process Engineers skilled in process control and optimization. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are a must. Full-time position with extensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Subsidized on-site café

On-site gym and exercise classes

Career growth and professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Recent Graduates in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related fields are 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain processes in photolithography, vacuum deposition, etch, electroplating, CMP.
• Implement process control strategies to improve stability and yield.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and investigations.
• Collaborate on technology transfer and process integration.

Skills

Process control

Optimization

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Graduation in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry

Job description

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Wafer Process Engineer

Location:

Derry/Londonderry, GB

Posting Date: Jan 12, 2026

Job ID: 13512

About our group:

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 www.seagate.com .

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.

About the role - you will:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications and experience

• Recent Graduates in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related fields are 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

Your experience includes:

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

Why Join Us?

• 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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Location:

Location: Springtown, Northern Ireland

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

About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data 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 communities alike.

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

Benefits Overview

• Health – Bupa Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay 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, 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

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