Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Are you passionate about building computer hardware with the latest technologies? The Surface Team at Microsoft is delivering new and amazing customer experiences by blending performance hardware with AI (Artificial Intelligence) computing. We are currently building the next generation of laptop and tablet devices, and Surface needs you! We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience leading teams through system architecture and design in a fast-paced, product development environment. The position requires a solid mix of technical breadth and design experience to integrate mechanical and electrical subsystems into compelling system designs and customer experiences. Outstanding communication skills are required to lead the team, set daily work direction and sync across partner organizations. 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
- 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 4+ years related technical engineering experience.
- OR equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- 7+ years related technical engineering experience.
- OR Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related technical engineering experience.
- OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience.
- OR Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- OR equivalent experience.
- Experience in design of electro-mechanical assemblies, including familiarity with common manufacturing methods such as machining, injection molding, and metal forming.
- Experience with system layout and architectural trade-offs for laptop and tablet designs.
- Experience with collaboration and oversight of the engineering development activities for overseas suppliers and partners.
- Proficiency with Computer Aided Design (CAD), preference for Creo.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design activities during product development, including system layout, mechanical design, and evaluation of feature and cost trade-offs.
- Oversee and coordinate the work of partner engineers and overseas engineering teams to ensure the right rate of progress and engineering quality are being achieved.
- Facilitate stakeholder discussions to ensure cross-discipline collaboration, and to identify and resolve conflicting engineering needs.
- Identify the most significant program risks, develop the necessary mitigation plans, and communicate team progress through regular reports and reviews.
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
