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Posted date: Sep 22, 2025
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Category: Hardware Engineering
Location: Redmond, WA
Estimated salary: $188,900
Range: $119,800 - $258,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Travel amount: 25.0%
Work location type: 3 days / week in-office
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
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 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.
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.
You will be responsible for designing mechanical parts, sub-assemblies and systems 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 be responsible for guiding the engineering development work within Microsoft, at suppliers, and at the ODM to ensure that all mechanical subsystems remain on track for schedule and cost.You will communicate team progress to partner teams and management. You will identify and communicate key program 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
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications: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 in Mechanical Engineering, or related fieldOR equivalent experience.Proficiency in mechanical design using CAD software.
Experience designing complex assemblies using various manufacturing techniques (machining, injection molding, metal forming, etc).
Experience working with data analysis tools and finite element analysis.
Ability to articulate technical concepts with solid written and verbal communication skills.Preferred qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related technical engineering experienceOR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related technical engineering experience OR Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experienceOR equivalent experience.Work experience in consumer electronics industry, working with suppliers & ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) partners and designing for high volume manufacturing.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
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 29, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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