Mechanical Engineer II - Surface

Microsoft Corporation • Redmond, WA

33d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees