• Mechanical Engineer

    Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)


    The **Surface Team** at Microsoft is focused on lighting up new and amazing experiences with Co-Pilot PC’s and AI computing. A fundamental part of our strategy is to design beautiful and powerful devices that seamlessly blend hardware, software, and AI to create the best possible experiences for our customers. Creating these devices involves a close partnership between hardware, software, designers, and manufacturing. Surface is hiring a **Mechanical Engineer** to help build the next generation of devices.

     

    As a **Mechanical Engineer** , you will have the opportunity to help build world-class hardware with the latest technologies. You will utilize your experience in component design and system integration through fast-paced product development cycles. You will lead mechanical development work, coordinate engineering activities across teams, and engage with offshore suppliers and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) partners while working with cross-disciplinary teams.

     

    Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

    Responsibilities

    + Design mechanical parts and sub-assemblies for high volume manufacturing in laptops and tablets.

    + Work with suppliers and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) partners to coordinate mechanical engineering activities across teams, oversee progress at the ODM, and verify all that engineering designs are on track to meet design intent and performance requirements.

    + Guide the engineering development work within Microsoft, at suppliers, and at the ODM to ensure that all mechanical subsystems remain on track for schedule and cost.

    + Communicate team progress to partner teams and management.

    + Identify and communicate key program risks and backup plans.

    + Document engineering learnings along the way and share those learnings with peers for application to next-gen product development.

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years related technical engineering experience

    + OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) related technical engineering experience

    + OR equivalent experience.

    + Experience in mechanical design using CAD software.

    + Experience designing complex assemblies using various manufacturing techniques (machining, injection molding, metal forming, etc).

    + Experience articulating technical concepts to a broad range of stakeholders and audiences.

     

    Mechanical Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

     

    Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

     

    Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 8, 2025.

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    Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .