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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer II
Posting Start Date: 10/20/26
Requisition Id: 15355
Job Description:
About our group:
Our Mechanical Design Engineering group focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing tooling and equipment for the Head Disk Assembly (HDA) process in hard disk drive manufacturing. We combine engineering expertise with practical design methods to support precision, reliability, and manufacturability throughout production.
Vision: To innovate and create best-in-class equipment and manufacturing technologies.
Mission:
About the role - you will:
Tooling & Equipment Design
Design and improve jigs, fixtures, precision tooling, and automation equipment for manufacturing and assembly.
Create and revise 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications in accordance with engineering standards.
Apply design-for-manufacturability, reliability, ergonomics, and safety principles to assigned work.
Project & Technical Contribution
Complete assigned engineering projects and tasks with general guidance from senior engineers or project leads.
Review technical requirements, analyze design options, and recommend practical solutions.
Participate in design reviews and complete engineering deliverables according to project requirements.
Analysis & Validation
Perform tolerance stack-up, basic stress, thermal, vibration, and motion analyses as required.
Support prototype development, testing, data collection, and validation of new tooling and equipment.
Troubleshoot mechanical and equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective improvements.
Process & Manufacturing Support
Work with process engineers, production teams, and suppliers to ensure that tooling meets operational requirements.
Support engineering improvements that increase yield, reduce cycle time, and improve equipment reliability.
Maintain and improve existing tooling and equipment, including sustaining and continuous improvement activities.
Innovation & Technology Advancement
Evaluate materials, components, mechanisms, and automation technologies for tooling and equipment applications.
Contribute ideas and technical solutions that improve design quality, cost, and performance.
Follow applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and company policies.
About you:
Your experience includes:
Location:
Korat, Thailand
Our Korat facility is our largest manufacturing site worldwide, with more than 10,000 employees. The team produces cloud-based storage equipment, ranging from individual storage components to finished drives. Employees benefit from ample on-site parking; free shuttle vans and buses within Korat; and weekend transportation to and from Bangkok and Khon Kaen Province. On-site canteens and coffee shops operate 24/7 and offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Recreational facilities include table tennis, basketball, volleyball, a running and walking trail, exercise classes, and an on-site fitness center. Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating areas are also available for breaks during the day.
You can also join employee resource groups (ERGs), including the Seagate Womens Leadership Network (SWLN), the Seagate PRIDE Thailand chapter, and Seagate Asias Parents and Caregivers group. The site also offers recreational events and opportunities to give back to the local community.
Location: Korat Thailand
Travel: None
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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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