About our group:

Slider Operation & Development Integration is performing process sustaining, process development, slider manufacturing supporting and equipment maintenance. Our maintenance group are in charge all cleaning process, bar assembly process, vacuum equipment (DLC), photo room process and chemical management. To supports machine capacity improvement per IE model, set up new equipment, preventive maintenance, transfer new technology from PTD, yield improvement, sustainable or better machine quality and reliability productivity.

About the role - you will:

• Set up new equipment and perform preventive maintenance
• Manage, plan, follow up issues and delegate some assignments to frontline technician
• Work with process and product’s team to verify and provide action for yield improvement and corrective actions the problematic issue
• Initiate new technique and method for machine capability and accuracy improvement
• Support machine conversion plan per factory requirements
• Support and maintain machine OEE per IE requirements
• Improve machine functional to prevent machine excursion impact to quality and yield
• Cooperation work with process, Development, Production, IE, Planer and EHS

About you:

• Able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks, manage conflicting deadlines, and work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Excellent teamwork, leadership, organization, and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively plan, control and take responsibility for timeline and status update
• Fluent in English communication, both spoken and written

Your experience includes:

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics and Data Science, or related fields

Minimum 2-5 years in mechanical design/improvement or manufacturing engineering

Strong knowledge of mechanical design, electrical systems, and control theory; experience with PLC programming (Siemens/Rockwell), robotics, and safety standards (ISO 12100, PL/SIL)

Familiarity with industrial vision systems (Cognex/Keyence) and sensor integration for automation

Ability to collect and analyze machine data using Python, SQL, and visualization tools (Power BI/Grafana); understanding of OPC UA/MQTT protocols

Basic to intermediate skills in machine learning for manufacturing (defect detection, predictive maintenance) using frameworks like TensorFlow/PyTorch; edge deployment experience is a plus

Competence in planning (WBS, Gantt), risk management, vendor coordination, and execution of automation projects; familiarity with FAT/SAT and compliance standards

Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks/Inventor), PLC/HMI platforms, SCADA systems, and version control for ML models

Strong problem-solving, cross-functional communication, and ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environments

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