Staff PTD Metrology Engineer

Seagate Technology

Staff Engineer responsible for driving Seagate’s HOC technology roadmap and supporting product development. Leading the development of advanced metrology capabilities for ultra-thin film characterization.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeNakhon Ratchasima • 🇹🇭 ThailandLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of HOC thickness metrology for DLC and other thin film coatings
Perform, optimize, and standardize measurements using XRF, Ellipsometry, XRR, and Raman, Micro-XRF
Improve measurement accuracy, repeatability, and Gage R&R performance
Support process development teams in coating optimization and yield improvement
Drive cross-platform correlation across XRF, XRR, Ellipsometry, Raman, and Micro-XRF
Enhance metrology capabilities to meet technology roadmap requirements
Align cross-functional roadmaps (process, equipment, materials, and integration) to ensure synchronized delivery of required capabilities; translate product requirements into actionable metrology development plans
Collaborate with global HOC teams, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to ensure metrology solutions are ready
Define KPIVs and KPOVs for metrology, and lead risk and gap management activities using FMEA
Perform root cause analysis and proactively identify risks impacting technology readiness and product schedules
Design, develop, and demonstrate metrology systems that meet process and production requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or higher degrees in STEM (Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field)
Experience in technology development, process integration, or thin-film products within manufacturing environments (e.g., HDD, semiconductor, or similar industries)
Experience in Project management and cross-functional coordination
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Hands-on experience with XRF, Ellipsometry, XRR, or Raman metrology techniques
Solid understanding of nano-scale thickness measurement (Å–nm scale)
Experience in thin-film modeling and data analysis
Proficiency in data analysis methodologies, including Six Sigma and root cause analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ample on-site parking
Free shuttle vans and buses within the city of Korat
Transportation to and from Bangkok and Khon Kaen province on weekends
Delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks at one of our 24/7 on-site canteens or coffee shops
Table tennis, basketball, volleyball, a running/walking trail, and exercise classes in our on-site fitness center
Relaxing spaces with comfortable seating both indoors and outdoors
Employee resource groups (ERGs) such as Seagate Women in Leadership Network (SWLN), Seagate PRIDE: Thailand chapter, or Seagate Asia’s parents and caregivers group
On-site recreation events and opportunities to give back to the local community

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Hard Skills & Tools

XRFEllipsometryXRRRamanMicro-XRFGage R&RFMEAdata analysisthin-film modelingnano-scale thickness measurement

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunicationstakeholder managementcross-functional coordinationproject management