Sr. Wafer Data Scientist

About our group:

Our group is responsible for critical services including capacity planning, capital budget planning, design of factory layouts, factory staffing and factory modelling. 

We design, develop, and apply engineering, mathematical models, simulation, and optimization models to drive solutions to complex manufacturing problems. 

We support and improve the performance of the Manufacturing operations and play a crucial role in the execution of Seagate’s Product and Technology Roadmap 

This role will be responsible for developing models to understand key factors affecting factory performance, now or in the future, identifying actions, and initiating business changes based on the data. This will be inclusive of both tactical and strategic business decisions. 

About the role - you will:

• Create and enhance models intended to understand key inputs of factory performance and cycle time to drive business decisions based on data. 
• Collaborate with various engineering teams to identify business metrics and data sources. 
• Present results in meetings to engineering, management, director, and vice president levels.  
• Put analytics finding and tools into business operations.

About you:

• Have talent for explaining complex data analytics.
• Understand where/ how automation and analytics can be applied to address business challenges.
• Proven track record of results 
• Enjoy working with data. 
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong ability to influence and lead others.  

Your experience includes:

• Data analysis, reporting, workflow automation, simulation, optimization, machine learning and visualization skills including but not limited to Excel, SQL, Knime, Python, JMP and beyond. 
• Proficient in SQL data table structure.  
• Experience in statistical modeling. 
• Ability to effectively communicate and present results to all levels to drive action. 
• Seeking applicants with a PHD degree in Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or another relevant discipline
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field (i.e. Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer Engineering, Materials, Physics, or Information Technology) and 5+ years of experience or master’s degree in the same and 3+ years’ experience or PhD and 0+ years’ experience or equivalent experience and education.

You might also have: 

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing/semiconductor environment.  

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. 

The estimated base salary range for this position is $106,163.00 - $151,808.00. The individual salary 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, , eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, 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.

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: Up to 10%