Responsibilities

The NPI Product Engineering team collaborates with hardware development and manufacturing teams throughout the product development cycle, from early prototyping to mass production. We identify and resolve design and manufacturing concerns which are detected at our contract manufacturing sites. We apply robust root cause analysis techniques to identify the sources of defects and develop corrective actions to improve design, material, test, and process. Finally, the team provides technical guidance for the rework and recovery of defective devices and materials.

As an NPI Product Engineer, you will utilize engineering analysis, theory, and statistical methods to characterize failures observed in prototype and early production builds. You will use the collected knowledge to design experiments, validate theories, and propose corrective actions which resolve these failures and improve production yield. Daily activities will include analysis in laboratory and manufacturing environment, working with contract manufacturing teams to resolve challenges, and presenting findings and solutions to peers and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 4+ years in an electrical engineering role, directly contributing to the design or manufacture of consumer electronics products in high volumes
• Collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team to meet time, cost, and performance-related objectives.
• Deep understanding of engineering theory, statistical analysis, signal analysis techniques, and root cause/corrective action methods to identify contributing factors of production defects.
• Understands PC or other consumer electronics microprocessor architectures, including the operation of related subsystems, interfaces, and components.
• Proficient in use of basic and advanced electronic test equipment such as Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Protocol Analyzer, etc
• Communication skills are essential - candidate must express technical concepts in verbal and written forms to peers and management.
• Proficient in spoken and written English and Chinese languages
• Support onsite investigations at contract manufacturing locations in or around Suzhou

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. 

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