Engineering Specialist IV - Capacity Planning

About our group: Our group is responsible for key services including capacity planning, capital budget planning and design of factory layouts, factory staffing and factory modelling. Design, develop, and apply engineering, mathematical models, simulation and optimization models to drive solutions to complex manufacturing problems. Supports and improves the performance of the Manufacturing operations Plays a critical role in the execution of Seagate's Product and Technology Roadmap About the role - you will: NO sponsorship available Support Industrial Engineering capacity model planning, fab layout and operational performance by data tracking Conduct time studies in the factory on tooling and wafer movement Conduct time studies using data automation for tooling to implement into the capacity model for capacity planning Update workflow automations for enhancements requested and tool changes Highlights opportunities around process improvements and implements improvements in a creative and effective way About you: You are self-motivated, able to work independently, and have strong attention to detail. You are a team player capable of working in strong partnership with and communicating effectively with a diverse group of engineers and technicians. You can maintain thorough documentation of results and be able to clearly discuss them with the engineering staff. You are able and willing to adapt to changing needs of a fast-paced development program. Your experience includes: Requires a minimun 4-6 years of related experience Proficient with Excel, preferably advanced skills Able to communicate factory actions to engineering teams Successful experience in process improvement initiatives Location: NO sponsorship available 100% on site at Normandale campus 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 cafe, 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 wage range for this position is $ 29.03 - $ 42.31/hr. The individual base wage 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, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, flexible and dependent care spending accounts, and health care spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, 120 hours of vacation, 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 and tenure with the Company. Travel: 0% Location: Normandale, United States Travel: None Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or ethnic origin

Created: 2026-01-05