Do you want to be at the forefront of device test innovation at Microsoft? Do you have a passion for delivering new technology to customers? Are you seeking a unique career opportunity that combines both technical capabilities, as well as business insight? Are you committed to creating an environment where you can play a role in creating best in class manufacturing test solutions? Are you interested in working to deliver manufacturing test solutions that will receive high visibility?
Windows Devices Groups Manufacturing Test & Infrastructure team at Microsoft is seeking a passionate, driven, and intellectually curious Senior Hardware Engineer to drive impact and deliver results in the world of Devices Manufacturing Test Solution at Microsoft. The Manufacturing Test & Infrastructure (MTI) Group is a core member in the Manufacturing and Sourcing (MnS) organization, which is part of the Experience and Devices (E+D) group at Microsoft. The MTI group is responsible for developing test solutions for manufacturing testing of all Microsoft branded hardware devices. We develop partnerships with our internal hardware and software engineering and development teams and our third-party external suppliers to deliver value-added test solutions that delight our customers and deliver fantastic Windows experience.
Our Senior Hardware Engineer is responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining world class test and measurement stations used to bring E+D iconic Windows devices to the customer. MTI Engineers use their deep industry and market knowledge while partnering with R&D teams to define and create test solutions for all Microsoft branded products. You must be a high-energy, high impact individual with demonstrated ability to succeed in a dynamic business environment. Successful candidates will build long-lasting, strategic partnerships with our partners and position Microsoft for sustained success.
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
- Designing system level test stations with an emphasis on Audio sub-systems.
- Test station development including lab experiment and prototyping.
- Designing and delivering test solutions for high-volume manufacturing of consumer products.
- Be able to work independently and skill to manage multiple projects with partners, suppliers, and contract manufacturers in Asia.
- Hands-on skill to manage acoustics characterization and testing.
- Familiar with audio analysis tools and audio measurement techniques used to characterize and test analog and digital audio.
- Hands-on skill with general test and measurement equipment and audio and acoustic analyzers.
- Systematic and conceptual thinking and to troubleshoot to root cause and solve complex problems.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (Hardware) or related field.
- OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (Hardware) or related field AND 3+ years enterprise computer, consumer electronics design or hyperscale supply chain systems experience.
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (Hardware) or related field AND 4+ years enterprise computer, consumer electronics design or hyperscale supply chain systems experience or equivalent experience.
Additional or preferred qualifications
Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in manufacturing, material, mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering, or related field AND 8+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment/repair.
- OR Master's Degree in manufacturing, material, mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering, or related field AND 6+ year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment /repair. OR 10+ years equivalent experience.
- Hardware development engineering experience.
- A solid mix of technical breadth allowing to work cross-functionally to tie electronics, software, and mechanical assemblies into systems to test modules.
- Great attitude and self-motivation. Excellent communication and exceptional teamwork with internal and external partners.
- Proficiency with Engineering design tools.
- SPC and six sigma methodologies.
- NPI (New Product Introduction) and manufacturing operations experience.
- Experience in Automation System Development, high accuracy system will be plus.
- Automation Qualification Process, JMP/ MiniTab tool will be a plus.
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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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Skills Required
- Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (Hardware), or a related field
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (Hardware), or a related field plus 3 or more years of enterprise computer, consumer electronics design, or hyperscale supply chain systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (Hardware), or a related field plus 4 or more years of enterprise computer, consumer electronics design, or hyperscale supply chain systems experience, or equivalent experience
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and government security screening requirements
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, materials, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or a related field, plus 8 or more years of manufacturing or repair experience
- Master's degree in manufacturing, materials, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or a related field, plus 6 or more years of manufacturing or repair experience, or 10 or more years of equivalent experience
- Hardware development engineering experience
- Experience integrating electronics, software, and mechanical assemblies into system-level test modules
- Proficiency with engineering design tools
- SPC and Six Sigma methodology experience
- New Product Introduction and manufacturing operations experience
- Automation system development experience
- Experience with automation qualification processes, JMP, or Minitab
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