Critical Environment Electrical Engineer

Microsoft•Chicago, IL

2d•$102,100 - $219,200

About The Position

In alignment with Microsoft values, this role contributes to an inclusive work environment. Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is responsible for the engine powering Microsoft's cloud services. As a CO+I Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. CO+I focuses on personal and professional development, offering trainings, growth opportunities, Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications. Our infrastructure includes a global portfolio of over 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers, managed by subject matter experts supporting over 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses worldwide. Environmental sustainability and optimization are central to our datacenter design and operations as we meet evolving business demands and maintain Microsoft's position as a world-class cloud provider. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Employees foster a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to achieve shared goals, building on values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create an inclusive culture.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years of technical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Develop basic knowledge of industry trends, competitors' products, customer experience, and advances in various engineering fields.
Consult with other engineers to help understand and apply advanced concepts.
Assist in the creation and execution of robust, scalable, secure, and extensible designs and/or verification plans for the electrical engineering aspects of a well-defined feature or product extension.
Participate in creating intellectual property, potentially filing patents and completing necessary documentation.
Implement known solutions to common technical and/or design challenges with guidance.
Read device specification sheets and interpret common details required to design and test hardware features.
Develop design documentation, including drawings, specifications, schematics, or diagrams, with guidance.
Review supplier or partner technical sheets and choose appropriate parts for product development.
Ensure test requirements are included in documentation and specifications.
Determine appropriate test equipment for measuring product features with minimal supervision.
Write design verification test cases using standard templates and methodologies.
Develop, review, and execute test plans and/or infrastructure for standard features or products.
Assist in developing automated testing solutions and conduct automated testing on standard feature areas or products.
Gather data for external testing supplier or partner selection.
Assist in setting up and breaking down testing environments, following safety guidelines.
Participate in the development of dashboards or reports for testing and quality metrics.
Analyze and interpret data and statistical analyses to identify common problems or flaws and bring them to the attention of other engineers or team leads.
Assist in the development of basic test fixtures under guidance.
Follow project implementation schedules to deliver hardware engineering aspects of features or products.
Implement and track product plans under guidance.
Highlight potential issues affecting downstream project execution.
Research new tools, technologies, or processes for project implementation and provide reports.
Assist in implementing risk assessments into project plans.
Communicate project progress/status within the project team and escalate issues as necessary.
Participate in creating detailed reports and functional specifications based on audits and information from product development and verification processes.
Document essential details about materials, components, and/or assemblies via accepted release processes.
Accurately record and track changes to designs following established processes.
Embody the Microsoft One culture and values.