Analytical Chemist Technician III - D Shift

About our group:

Do you like working with technology that pushes the limits of what a whole industry can do? There's a reason we are the largest supplier of storage solutions in the world. Our technology and products are second to none.

We are looking for an experienced Chemical Analysis Engineering Specialist. In this role you will work with engineers to conduct experiments, perform quality testing, and make chemical adjustments related to wafer manufacturing processes. Additionally, you may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing processes. The Chemical Analysis Engineering Specialist reports to the Wafer Plating / CMP / Wet-Etch Process Engineering Manager.

About the role - you will:

• Work D-Shift position hours, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 3:00AM plus alternating Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 3:00AM
• Perform scheduled chemical analysis of plating baths.
• Make additions of chemicals to plating baths to maintain correct levels
• Monitor real time data (pH, flow, temperature, etc.) from process tools, utilizing SCADA software, and taking corrective actions for out-of-control situations.
• Maintain and calibrate inline chemical measurement and dosing systems.
• Maintain laboratory chemical analysis equipment.
• Make chemical standards used in calibration of analytical equipment.
• Perform record keeping in lab systems / logs.
• Work with engineers and specialists to develop and standardize best practices across shifts.

About you:

• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills

Your experience includes:

• Experience with chemical handling safety and lab safety
• Ability to independently perform routine chemical analysis, chemical adjustment, and equipment maintenance.
• Comfort working in lab and cleanroom/factory settings.
• Strong attention to detail in reviewing chemical analysis data to ensure quality of outgoing results.
• Able to work a D-Shift schedule, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 3:00AM plus alternating Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 3:00AM
• Able to work onsite in Bloomington

You might also have:

• Strong chemistry, analytical chemistry, and/or chemical process control experience
• Experience with analytical chemistry techniques such as: (U)HPLC-UV, (U)HPLC-CAD, (U)HPLC-ECD, IC-CD, IC-UV, ICP, -OES, ICP-MS, XRF, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, and/or Potentiometric titration
• Wafer manufacturing / systems experience
• Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing experience
• Lab Information Management System (LIMS) software experience.

Location:

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina, and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments, and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditations rooms or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

The estimated base wage range for this position is $24.94 to $37.86/hr. The individual base wage is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, flexible and dependent care spending accounts, and health care spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, 120 hours of vacation, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company.

Location: Normandale, United States

Travel: None

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!

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