Senior Mechanical Engineer at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

234700.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Design, System Integration, Prototyping, Tolerance Analysis, Simulation Tools, Fixture Design, Data Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Communication Skills, Consumer Electronics, High Volume Manufacturing, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Creativity, Technical Decision-Making

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview ASG (Applied Sciences Group) incubates disruptive technologies for Microsoft’s next-gen hardware products and is working on several exciting projects that will shape Windows and Devices towards an AI assisted world. Operating as a startup within the company, this team works closely with several research and product teams to bring compelling new experiences to the market. You will have the opportunity to turn ideas into reality with real-world impact at Microsoft scale. 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. If you are passionate about our mission in ASG and want to work on a team that offers growth opportunities, dedicated to a culture of inclusion, growth mindset and collaboration, we need you! As a Senior 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. Ability to deal with ambiguity and utilize your problem-solving skills, creativity, collaboration and good communication / documentation skills is a must. 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 Lead end to end Mechanical product design and delivery from concept through launch, ensuring technical excellence and timely execution. Drive cross-functional technical decision-making across EE, audio, optics, antenna, RF, silicon, firmware, OS, validation, and manufacturing teams. Utilize prototyping, tolerance analysis and simulation tools to validate early design concepts and prior to release. Validate assembly sequence, fixture design and in-process testing plan to ensure product quality targets are met. Define and manage program baselines in partnership with TPMs, including system-level requirements, performance goals, schedule, budget, and change control. Evaluate and de-risk NUDD (New, Unique, Different, Difficult) technologies and features through structured analysis and mitigation planning. Articulate architectural, design and manufacturing tradeoffs across cross functional teams to optimize for cost, performance, and scalability. Work closely with validation engineering team, systems engineering team and manufacturing engineering team to drive issues found during test to closure. Embody our Culture and Values Qualifications Required 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 4+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. Proficiency in mechanical design using Creo CAD software. Experience designing complex assemblies using various manufacturing techniques (machining, injection molding, metal forming, etc). Experience working with data analysis tools, tolerance analysis, thermal and finite element analysis. Ability to articulate technical concepts with solid written and verbal communication skills. Work experience in consumer electronics industry, working with suppliers & ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) partners and designing for high volume manufacturing. #ASG #Hardware #MechanicalEngineer #ME Mechanical Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $158,400 - $258,000 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.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical product design and delivery from concept through launch, ensuring technical excellence and timely execution. Drive cross-functional technical decision-making across various engineering teams.