The Mixed Reality HW Mechanical Engineering team is designing the next generation of IVAS products for extremely rugged environments. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Structural Engineer experienced to help engineer the product to survive drop, shock, mechanical and thermal loads, and other harsh environmental stresses.

This role is based in Mountain View, CA and requires on-site lab activity, with work-site flexibility of up to 50% work from home.

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Responsibilities

• You’ll assess design robustness by developing structural finite element analysis (FEA) models (ANSYS, ABAQUS, etc.) and empirical test plans using mechanical testing (Instron, strain gauges, etc.).

• You’ll also document requirements and translate to decision decisions

• Lead problem-solving teams in root-cause analysis to identify solutions to highly complex problems

• Validate structural models and verify requirements are met at component, module and system level

• Work alongside Mechanical, Materials and Thermal engineers to Guide mechanical design and product design decision

• Drive Materials selection by providing reliable data, analysis and structural insights into material behavior

• Occasional travel (domestic and international) to support design and manufacturing activities

Qualifications

Required 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 degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• OR equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated experience in structural design and a record of innovation and experience in FEA, experimental stress analysis, mechanical design and materials engineering

• Demonstrated experience in Linear and Non-linear FEA to analyze structural problems

• Demonstrated experience in material property measurement and data analysis

• Demonstrated experience in translating customer and environmental requirements to simulation and drive design to meet requirements

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.

• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.

• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship- based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United states federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, OR related field AND 8+ years related technical engineering experience

• OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, OR related field AND 6+ years related technical engineering experience

• OR Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, OR related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience.

• o OR equivalent experience.

• 2+ years experience in Design of Experiments and statistical analysis of data

• 3+ years proficiency in CAD (Computer aided design) tools such as Creo, Solidworks, NX, etc.

• 3+ years industry experience in experimental stress analysis and measurement of material properties using tools such as Instron

• 5+ years and proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools including ANSYS and/or ABAQUS

• 5+ years using Linear and Non-linear FEA to analyze and find solutions for structural problems, preferably in the electronics industry

Mechanical Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 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 December 17, 2024

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