Equipment Engineer

Location: Derry/Londonderry, GB

Posting Date: Apr 28, 2026

Job ID: 13462

About our group:

Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and driving innovation? We’re looking for talented engineers across multiple levels to join our Equipment Engineering team and help shape the future of our products and technologies.

The Equipment Support Group (ESG) is responsible for the installation, uptime reliability and yield performance of high‑tech state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing equipment used in the cleanroom production of magnetic thin film heads; with photolithography, vacuum deposition/etch, electroplating and metrology being the core principals used in the manufacturing of the nanoscale engineered devices; the process steps and equipment used are similar with those of semi‑conductor wafer fabs.

The ESG group works closely with Process, Facilities, R&D and Industrial Engineering groups to drive best‑in‑class results through all aspects of equipment health performance factors for these high‑cost capital assets. We welcome individuals from all relevant engineering disciplines.

About the role – you will:

You will have responsibility for the performance of these complex and specialized manufacturing systems; you will liaise with OEM engineers from a range of worldwide suppliers, as well as internal engineers and technicians from other functional groups. With a blend and mix of hands‑on troubleshooting and data analysis, every day will present a different challenge.

Main Tasks:

• Collect, analyze and interpret equipment performance data to drive more effective decision making
• Development and automation of KPI’s and strategies for early detection and control.
• Planning and coordination of equipment installation and EHS considerations.
• Maximizing equipment throughput and yield performance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and manage machine hard down events.
• Continuous improvement to reduce tool failures by introducing new engineering projects.
• Develop design changes for improvement in performance.
• Participate and lead cross‑functional teams and projects.
• Collaboration and communication with Seagate sites in the USA and Asia.

About you:

Utilizing excellent problem‑solving, communication and organizational skills, you will identify and lead projects to improve process control and production throughput by driving advancements in machine capability and reliability.

Keen to expand and progress your knowledge around new methods to achieving project goals that seem challenging.

Balance large workloads and ability to identify and prioritise what’s important to the company’s success.

The ability and confidence to work individually and as part of a team depending on requirements.

Have logical and methodical approach to problem solving.

Be able to work directly hands‑on and able to learn fundamental electrical and mechanical diagnosis skills.

Your experience includes:

• Preferably an engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in an electronic, mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, chemical engineering or related degree and extensive relevant engineering experience that would demonstrate your ability to meet and exceed the demands of the role as described above.
• Or, have an engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in an electronic, mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, chemical engineering related degree and with limited relevant engineering experience but can demonstrate the ability to adapt and meet the requirements of the role as described above.
• Or, extensive engineering experience in wafer fabrication/semi‑conductor sector with a proven track record.

The role is full‑time and works 39 hours per week.

Location: Springtown, Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work.

Benefits:

• Health – Private 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, part‑time working, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced paternity pay, bereavement leave, on‑site gym.
• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, life assurance, employee stock purchase plan, competitive base pay, company bonus scheme, reward and recognition, 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.

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.

Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.

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 accommodations@seagate.com.

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