Senior Hardware Engineer

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Quality Assurance

In short

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to design, implement, and maintain test and measurement stations for Windows Devices. This role focuses on audio sub-systems and high-volume manufacturing test solutions, requiring collaboration with R&D, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.

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.
Managing multiple projects with partners, suppliers, and contract manufacturers in Asia.
Hands-on skill to manage acoustics characterization and testing.
Utilizing audio analysis tools and techniques to characterize and test analog and digital audio.
Using general test and measurement equipment and audio and acoustic analyzers.
Systematic and conceptual thinking to troubleshoot and solve complex problems.

Requirements

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.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.

Desired 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.
Technical breadth allowing cross-functional work 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 a plus.
Automation Qualification Process, JMP/ MiniTab tool will be a plus.

Benefits

Unique career opportunity combining technical capabilities and business insight.
Opportunity to create best-in-class manufacturing test solutions.
High visibility role in delivering manufacturing test solutions.
Work with iconic Windows devices.
Collaborate with internal hardware and software engineering teams and external suppliers.
Build long-lasting, strategic partnerships.
Contribute to Microsoft's mission to empower every person and every organization.
Work in an inclusive culture of respect, integrity, and accountability.

Skills

AudioAcousticsSPCSix SigmaNPI

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