Lapping Development Intern
Seagate Technology
Bloomington, MNFresher22m agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 00:29 ET · Last seen open on LinkedIn 13 Nov, 00:29 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- Project managementStatisticsData analysis
- Work
- On-site in Bloomington · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Project management20%Data analysis8%Statistics4%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Seagate's manufacturing site in Korat, Thailand, operates hundreds of lapping systems, while its development site in Bloomington, MN, uses a smaller number to explore ideas for improving system performance and productivity. In this internship, you will help advance one or more of these concepts from an initial idea through design and experimental process-window development, culminating in prototypes or demonstrations of the improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Ability to perform lab tests, analyze results, and develop reports on findings.
- Document new procedures.
- Must follow safety instructions and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
About You
- A self-motivated individual.
- Able to collaborate effectively in a team environment that can sometimes be fast-paced.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple demands.
- Willing and able to learn and apply project management skills, learn how to write engineering reports and presentations, and apply design of experiments (DOE).
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Student pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in mechanical engineering or related mechanical science such as physics or materials science.
- Prior experience working in a lab.
- Experience working with robotics or automated machinery.
- Coursework or experience relating to abrasive materials and/or fine abrasive lapping.
- Understanding of statistics and data analysis / DOE.
Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None