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​​As a Mechanical Engineer at Microsoft, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, modify, and evaluate mechanical systems and equipment, including defining design approaches and parameters. Additionally, you will utilize predictive modeling techniques to inform design choices and select materials and components based on analysis of specifications and reliability. This opportunity will allow you to hone your skills and focus on technical specifications, functionality, materials, compatibility with other devices, compliance, and safety to enhance Microsoft products.

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

• You will interpret moderately complex details for testing and, under guidance, develop drawings for well-defined products or features. You’ll also use predictive modeling and document appropriate test requirements.

• You will carry out testing on moderately complex products and develop external testing plans. You’ll identify complex design flaws using root-cause analysis and validate features by building prototypes.

• You’ll coordinate a project schedule to deliver the hardware engineering aspects of a moderately complex feature or product and make product recommendations by reviewing partner products. You’ll also evaluate moderately complex details of materials and techniques used in production.

• You will identify common project risks, communicate team progress, and create detailed reports for products and features. You’ll also document complex details about materials, components, and functionality.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate (or currently pursuing) in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field.

Mechanical Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 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 $127,200 - $208,800 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 and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .