Senior Engineer

About our group

The Software Engineering department within Equipment Design Engineering (EDE) organization at Seagate Technology is responsible for designing, developing, and sustaining robust software solutions for HDD backend test equipment and automation systems. The team specializes in automation controllers (PLCs), vision software, Linux OS and kernel optimization, firmware development, and secure system integration. Their work spans supporting and optimizing automation sequences, developing new software for equipment and drive component assembly, and ensuring system reliability and efficiency through rapid troubleshooting and continuous improvement. The department also leads initiatives in Industry 4.0, machine learning, and AI—enabling advanced data collection, streaming, and analytics for Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) reporting. By collaborating across hardware, firmware, and software domains, the team drives innovation, supports high-volume manufacturing, and ensures the scalability, security, and performance of Seagate’s production test environments.

About the role

you will:

Automation, Controllers and Vision Software

• Support & Maintenance: Maintain and troubleshoot existing Festo and Aerotech PLC software and Cognex vision software.
• Optimization: Improve automation sequences to enhance system cycle time, uptime and efficiency.
• Development: Design and develop new PLC and vision software for new automation controllers and camera systems.
• Troubleshooting: Resolve software issues quickly to maintain system uptime and testing efficiency.

New Software Design for Test Equipment

• Analyze the technical feasibility of software solutions from problem definition to final implementation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define requirements, estimate timelines, and ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
• Develop and perform software testing for new hardware integrations.

Firmware Development & Sustaining

• Develop firmware for new PCBA boards, with a focus on head test measurement for current, voltage and capacitance.
• Develop firmware flashing and debugging tools for new PCBA boards.
• Provide prompt bug fixes and feature enhancements for existing boards.
• Manage firmware upgrades and provide ongoing support.

Industry 4.0, OEE, Machine Learning & AI Initiatives

• Develop applications to support Industry 4.0 efforts, including data collection and streaming for OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to scope and build software for new AI and Machine Learning initiatives.

About you

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Highly adaptable and willing to take ownership of projects, with a proactive attitude toward learning new tools and languages.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams on co-development efforts.

Your experience includes

We're looking for a highly experienced engineer with over 10 years of hands-on experience in developing software and firmware for test equipment systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of automation controller software, vision software and firmware development for backend test equipment.

Core Technical Skills

• Programming Languages: Proven expertise in C/C++, C#, Java, and Python for developing, deploying, and managing large-scale production software.
• Automation Controllers: Proficient with Festo, Aerotech, TwinCAT, and Elmo.
• Vision software: Experience with Cognex VisionPro.
• Embedded Systems & Firmware: Skilled in C/C++ for embedded systems development, with experience on Micro-controller platforms and Renesas firmware.
• Web Technologies: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Project & Systems Management

• Ability to design integration frameworks for new operating systems and software tools.
• Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows.
• Experience with build tools like Makefile, Ant, and GitHub Actions.

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