Come join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and a strong desire to make a positive impact.  As a valued member of the Microsoft Research Hardware Lab, you will be part of a small and dedicated team of engineers, technicians, and model makers.  Together we help make Microsoft researchers vision become a reality.

In this role, you will be responsible for translating ideas to concepts and from concept to CAD models as well as fabricating prototypes, custom parts, assemblies, and jigs using CNC machinery and 3D printers.

Responsibilities

·       Build prototypes, custom parts, assemblies, and jigs.

·        Design using CAD/CAM software.

·       Operate & program CNC machinery in a model shop such as a lathe, mill, press brake, surface grinder, water jet, table saw, welder, laser cutter, and 3D printers.

·       Assist managers, engineers, and researchers by providing input on design and feasibility.

·       Ordering necessary materials.

·       Abide by shop safety and cleanliness guidelines.

Join us as a Model Maker for Microsoft Research and be one who empowers billions!

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

·       5 plus years experience working with CAD software such as Fusion360, Maya, Rhino3D, and Solid Works.

Preferred Qualifications

·        3D artist experience

·       Competency with shop math and trigonometry as well as operating CNC machinery and 3D printers.

·       Effectively communicate technical concepts in both written and verbal form.

·        Ability to be adaptive and be flexible under changing priorities and non-routine interruptions.

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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