City of Shakopee

About Our GroupThe Materials Science Lab at Longmont is a leader in materials and chemicals analysis and serves as the hub for materials science related challenges for the Drive Design Center. The lab team works closely with several cross-functional partners including Product Design Engineering, Head and Media Factories, Supplier Quality Engineering and the Seagate worldwide materials science community to understand complicated materials issues, provide in-depth analyses and develop unique analytical solutions for lab instrumentation. The lab hosts a state-of-the-art ToF-SIMS, several SEMs, Raman, FTIR, TGA, DSC, multiple GC-MS and a high resolution optical metallograph. About The Role - You WillSeagate is seeking a high-energy, collaborative chemist or chemical engineering intern for a position at our facility in Longmont, Colorado. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a global team located in the US and Asia. The function of this role is to evaluate new and existing materials to ensure that we deliver the highest quality components and materials to our Customers. The chemist or chemical engineer will work with Product Design Engineering, our suppliers, product development teams, and factory personnel to validate component designs and materials are suitable for volume manufacturing and align with our long-term reliability targets. A Day in the Life May Include: 

• Perform laboratory testing to evaluate new materials and components to be used in the industry and qualify components manufactured by our Suppliers according to company standards.
• Conduct hands-on bench work to evaluate products and technology using local, industrial, national, and/or international standards and test methods.
• Assist with maintaining and calibrating laboratory instruments and equipment and implementing new testing techniques.

This position is expected to start part-time in January 2024, and will continue as a full-time internship over the summer. About You

• A passion for chemistry, science, problem solving, and creativity 
• Have innovation mindset 
• Experience working in a lab environment  
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills 
• A self-motivated work ethic and a keen interest in learning from others 
• The ability to work in a team environment 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple demands and thrive in a collaborative and fast paced environment 
• Ability to learn how to write engineering reports and presentations 
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field, and returning to classes in Fall 2024

Location: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 including Pride!, Women’s Leadership Network and a Young Professionals Network.Colorado's 2021 Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) requires we inform you of the estimated base salary range for this position: $19 – $34.50. Actual salary range is based on the regional labor market of the role in the geography in which you live based on the requirements of the job and your skills. This posted salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, and Seagate reserves the right to adjust this range depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees; including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, annual variable pay bonus, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, flexible and dependent care spending accounts, health care spending account, flexible time off/vacation, paid holidays and paid parental leave. Location: Longmont, United States Travel: None