Microsoft Hardware Engineer - Redmond 

United States, Washington 

734683988

​​A Hardware Engineer designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates components used in electronic devices that involve mechanical systems and equipment, and/or the manipulation and transmission of electricity. Defines design approaches, technical specifications, and parameters for devices. Ensures that designs and specifications document test requirements that account for customer use scenarios. Selects materials and components based on analysis of specifications and reliability and may work with suppliers to select optimal materials and components for devices. Develops test plans and test cases; directs support personnel or other engineers in the preparation and execution of design testing or prototype fabrication. ​

Required Qualifications:

• ​​3+ years of technical engineering experience
  • OR Bachelor's degree (or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

• ​​Assists in the creation of robust, scalable, secure, and extensible designs and/or verification plans for the hardware engineering aspects of well-defined products or features.
• ​​Conduct automated testing on standard products and participate in testing dashboard creation. You’ll identify common feature flaws using data analysis and validate features by helping build prototypes.
• ​​Follow a project schedule as you deliver the hardware engineering aspects of a feature or product. You’ll also choose appropriate parts and evaluate the essential details of materials used in production. ​
• ​​Documents essential details about materials, components, and/or assemblies for a device via accepted release processes. Accurately records and tracks changes to designs following established processes with some guidance from other engineers. ​
• ​​Strategically and creatively innovate ways to communicate and visualize user experiences. ​
• ​​Analyze hardware and firmware designs. ​
• ​​Exhibit debugging skills and drive to develop innovative hardware. ​