Seagate Intern - Laser & Light Delivery - Summer 2022
Location: Bloomington, MN, US
About our group:
Seagate is looking for an intern to join the Laser & Light Delivery CAG (Characterization & Analytics Group) team that is part of the HAMR development program (https://www.seagate.com/innovation/hamr/). HAMR is the future of HDD recording technology growth and is enabled by an integrated laser that is used to energize a plasmonic near-field transducer. Our team is responsible for integrating laser diodes into read/write heads, characterizing lasers/integrated-photonic systems, and developing optical-system metrology.
About the role - you will:
A successful candidate will be responsible for working with CAG and design teams to answer questions related to HAMR integrated laser performance. This may include but is not limited to:
- Leverage existing tools to collect, analyze and report data
- Develop custom optical/thermal experiments
- Analyze large data sets from factory test systems
About you:
- Student pursuing an MS or PhD degree in Physics, Lasers/Optics, or a relevant Engineering degree.
- Hands-on experience and familiarity with design and/or characterization of lasers and/or optical systems is preferred.
- Looking to gain experience in the ‘test’ phase of the design/process/test cycle of integrated optics development.
- Some experience with programming/scripting for scientific computing or test automation applications (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, etc.)
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 meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.
Other Important information:
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