5054 SSW Engineer Intern

**JOB OVERVIEW: **

The Self Servo-Write Development Group at TAEC is responsible for developing innovative SSW process technology and integrating these processes into new Toshiba HDD production. The ideal candidate for this position will be a self- driven engineering student pursuing a career in Automatic Control Systems development. Spend the summer exploring HDD servo control systems and challenges in a professional advanced product development environment. Bring a fresh perspective while working with an accomplished international technology development team!

POTENTIAL PROJECTS:

• Upgrade, test and validate a new generation of MATLAB-based HDD servo system analysis and diagnostic tools.
• Characterize HDD self-servo write subsystem performance characteristics under varying physical conditions through lab-based data collection and analysis, reporting and reviewing your results with the development team.
• Optimize servo control system parameters utilizing automated tuning technologies, reporting and reviewing your results with the development team.
• Produce quality embedded firmware, participate in peer design reviews and provide supporting documentation of advanced SSW processes functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing an Engineering degree with a solid background in servo control, ideally including graduate level coursework
• Interested in a career in embedded control systems
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects while maintaining strong interpersonal and communications skills in a collaborative development environment.
• Familiarity with analysis and data visualization tools such as MATLAB or Octave
• Strong embedded coding skills

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including: Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the VOLT Agency.

Salary Range: $52/hr - $55/hr