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Job Title: Sr Mechanical Design Engineer
Posting Start Date: 10/20/26
Requisition Id: 15354
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 deep engineering expertise with advanced design practices to ensure high precision, reliability, and manufacturability at every stage of production.
Vision: To innovate and create best-in-class equipment and manufacturing technologies.
Mission:
About the role - you will:
Tooling & Equipment Design
Lead the design of jigs, fixtures, precision tooling, and automation equipment for manufacturing and assembly.
Develop 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications that comply with engineering standards.
Optimize designs for manufacturability, reliability, ergonomics, and safety.
Project & Technical Leadership
Take ownership of projects from concept through implementation.
Provide design guidance and technical expertise.
Lead design reviews, evaluate concepts, and approve engineering deliverables.
Analysis & Validation
Perform engineering analyses, including finite element analysis (FEA), tolerance stack-up, stress, thermal, vibration, and motion analyses.
Oversee the development, testing, and validation of new tooling and equipment prototypes.
Troubleshoot issues with existing designs and implement effective improvements.
Process & Manufacturing Support
Collaborate with process engineers, production teams, and suppliers to ensure that tooling meets operational needs.
Provide engineering solutions to improve yield, reduce cycle time, and enhance equipment reliability.
Drive continuous improvement in tooling performance and cost efficiency.
Innovation & Technology Advancement
Research new materials, precision mechanisms, and automation technologies to enhance tooling capabilities.
Contribute to the development of intellectual property (IP) and innovative solutions that create a competitive advantage.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, 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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