About Us: Are you passionate about building innovative devices and technologies? The Surface Team focuses on lighting up Microsoft experiences with touch first computing. A fundamental part of our strategy is having desirable and powerful devices that enable the experiences people want, as well as empowering them to achieve more. Creating these devices involves a close partnership between hardware and software engineers, designers, quality, reliability, and manufacturing. We are currently building the next generation and Surface needs you! Role and Opportunity: We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who is charged-up by leading system-level and sub-system designs through fast-paced product development cycles. A strong mix of technical breadth and vision allow you to work cross-functionally to tie mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, soft materials, electronics, and software into compelling experiences. You are highly motivated and enjoy bringing technical and tactical leadership to cross-disciplinary
Assessing product design needs and develop/implement plans for new part designs. This includes design boundary condition investigation, supplier selections, space needs and layout requirements to meet the design objectives Work as part of a team of Mechanical Engineers to develop top down design architecture, perform detailed 3D part design, as well as 2D detailed drawings Rapid prototyping for early evaluation of design concepts Mechanical design of complex assemblies suitable for volume production taking into account ID requirements, part tolerances, manufacturability, cost and weight while working
BSME or equivalent Five years product development experience with ideally three years in the consumer electronics space Experience supporting bring up of factory development builds Expert in PTC Creo (Wildfire) mechanical CAD software preferred Demonstrated ability to rapidly iterate multiple design concepts through a combination of fundamental engineering analysis and rapid prototyping Demonstrated knowledge of GD and T principles Excellent knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes Excellent knowledge of hardware testing Competency in setting up and analyzing DOEs in a manufacturing environment