About our group:
Our team focuses on advancing mechanical automation technologies to support new product form factors at the Seagate Korat Slider Factory. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled engineer to lead the development of Mechanical Automation Systems for next-generation optimized form factor products. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient, precise, and scalable automation solutions that align with evolving product and manufacturing demands.
About the role - you will:
- Lead the design and development of automation solutions for smaller substrate form factors and dimensions.
- Analyze current manual workflows to identify constraints, alignment challenges, and key failure modes, forming the foundation for automation design.
- Develop detailed automation requirements, including substrate handling logic, pick and place logic, adhesive application methods, curing strategies, dismounting mechanisms, positioning tolerances, and operator safety.
- Provide technical specifications and conceptual guidance to internal design engineering teams and external automation vendors during equipment development.
- Participate in equipment design reviews, lead process validation activities, define test plans, and support pilot evaluations to ensure successful implementation.
- Define and track key process metrics such as cycle time, first pass yield, alignment accuracy, and uptime to ensure robust process performance.
- Ensure thorough documentation of processes, including SOPs, risk assessments, validation reports, and change management controls.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product engineering, manufacturing, and equipment development teams to ensure alignment of automation strategy with product roadmaps.
- Drive the transition from proof-of-concept to production-ready solutions, managing timelines and coordinating technical deliverables.
About you:
- Bachelor’s or Higher degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, or a related field.
- Solid understanding of tooling, robotics, vision systems, and mechanical assembly principles.
- Proficient in CAD software and familiar with motion control, sensors, and basic automation control systems.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and vendors through complex engineering projects.
- Effective at managing projects from concept through deployment under tight timelines.
Your experience includes:
- Knowledge in automated bar/substrate pick-and-place systems in electronics or precision manufacturing.
- Familiarity with adhesive bonding, alignment tooling, curing processes, and clean handling techniques.
- Knowledge of inline metrology and closed-loop feedback systems for process control.
Location:
Korat, Thailand
Our Korat facility is our largest manufacturing site worldwide, with more than 10,000 employees. Here, our team produces cloud-based storage equipment, from individual storage components to finished drives. Employees enjoy ample on-site parking, free shuttle vans and buses within the city of Korat, as well as transportation to and from Bangkok and Khon Kaen province on weekends. At work, you can grab a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks at one of our 24/7 on-site canteens or coffee shops. We offer table tennis, basketball, volleyball, a running/walking trail, and exercise classes in our on-site fitness center. In addition, there are relaxing spaces with comfortable seating both indoors and outdoors, perfect for taking a break during the day.
Additionally, consider joining any of our employee resource groups (ERGs), such as Seagate Women in Leadership Network (SWLN), Seagate PRIDE: Thailand chapter, or Seagate Asia’s parents and caregivers group. We also have many on-site recreation events and opportunities to give back to the local community.
Location: Korat Thailand
Travel: None