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Overview

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 II** , 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 complete 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

+ You will be responsible for designing mechanical parts and sub-assemblies for high volume manufacturing in laptops and tablets.

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

+ You will implement and track product plans with minimal guidance in order to ensure plans account for the user experience, enable customer/partner testing scenarios, identify critical requirements (e.g., function, quality, safety, reparability, and/or reliability), and are verifiable.

+ You will communicate project progress within the project team and escalates issues as necessary. You will identify and communicate project risks and backup plans. You will document engineering learnings along the way and share those learnings with peers for application to next-gen product development.

+ Embody our  Culture   and  Values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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

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

+ OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field

+ OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience

+ OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related technical engineering experience

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ Professional experience in the consumer electronics industry, working with suppliers & ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) partners and designing for high volume manufacturing.

+ Experience applying ingenuity, inventiveness, and imagination to the inclusive design and construction of a product, service, program, or initiative.

+ Experience applying best practices in engineering, including policies, procedures, processes, techniques, tools and methodologies that have been optimized for efficiency and effectiveness, and adopted within the organization.

+ Experience performing structural analysis of electronic hardware and/or peripherals using classical methods, handbook formula, design rules, and other commonly availably structural analysis tools. Includes basic knowledge of statics, strength of materials, structural analyses, and familiarity with generally accepted design practices with metals and composites.

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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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations 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)