Applications Engineer I - Early Career
About Our GroupWe are the Customer Success team that ensures successful new product and technology transitions with our customer teams. You will have the opportunity to work with the latest storage technologies while interfacing with a wide array of internal teams.About The Role - You WillDrive all technical aspects of our customer qualification engagementsReplicate, analyze, and develop solutions in concert with internal engineering teams to address customer issuesRun tests in customer environment to validate drive/system compatibilityAssist in post-qualification customer technical issuesCreate and present technical information to internal teamsWork with customer account team to solidify feedback into future product requirements.Coordinate activities of other organizations to ensure customer deliverables meet the customer expectations.Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity, quality, and decision-making in daily work (e.g., analysis, documentation, communication, prioritization).Uses AI as a thought partner, not just an automation tool—applies judgment, validation, and domain expertise to AI-generated outputs.Willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-enabled workflows aligned with business goals.About YouYou will have a demonstrated ability to work across multiple organizations to achieve deadlines and customer satisfactionYou will have a high level of personal follow through on commitmentsAbility to work flexible hours to support our worldwide customers, factories, and design centersDemonstrated effective written and oral communication skills that develop trust between Seagate and its customers.Demonstrated passion for continuous improvementYour Experience IncludesDemonstrated experience testing and resolving concurrent, complex highly technical issuesProject management and tracking experienceYou Might Also HaveEngineering design experienceExperience dealing with external customer or supplier.Programming experienceExperience with SATA, SAS, and NVMe interfaces and bus analyzersStorage system level experienceKnowledge of quality systems and methodologiesBachelor’s degree in an engineering, data science/analytics, or related discipline or equivalent experienceLocation:Our Shakopee campus is located 25 minutes southwest of Minneapolis in a setting with a rural vibe – it overlooks a horse racing track and stables, yet it has great entertainment venues close by as well. With wide-open spaces, the campus has plenty of space for running, biking, shooting some hoops or playing volleyball over lunch. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, tournaments and group workouts. Hungry? Seagate offers an on-site café with freshly sourced foods and specialty coffees, or if you prefer, drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away.Our Longmont product-design campus is nestled against the foothills with exceptional views of the Rocky Mountains. Here at work, you can grab breakfast and lunch in the on-site cafeteria or get an afternoon espresso, prepared by a professional barista. Our 1,500+ employees enjoy an active on-site experience from sporting activities (get in a few laps at lunch on our 1-mile walking path around campus, play ping-pong or volleyball, or stop in our 24- hour fitness center for a group or individual workout) to community service and many employee resource groups.Our Bloomington, MN campus (Normandale) 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 $66,000 - $77,000. 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: Shakopee, United StatesTravel: None