Microsoft Hardware's test group has a number of positions available; EMC engineer, Safety engineer, Reliability engineer, Hardware Test engineer and Manufacturing Test engineer (See job descriptions below).
About the Microsoft Hardware group: The Microsoft Hardware group's products include computer peripherals such as mice, keyboards, joysticks, gamepads, speakers, robot toys (using RF transmitter technology) and other computer devices and add-ons. The Microsoft Hardware Test group acts as a design assurance group that investigates, analyzes and tests a myriad of technologies and products to help mitigate the risks associated with the development and manufacture of various Microsoft hardware products. Send resumes to: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Indicate in subject header which job(s) you would be interested in so that the resumes can be routed to the appropriate hiring managers. Thank you, Stephen Stegner Regulatory Compliance Manager Microsoft Below are the brief job descriptions/responsibilities and qualifications for the positions available. EMC ENGINEER (HARDWARE TEST) PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY 1. Develop EMC test plan for PC Input Devices designed for world market 2. Implement/ execute/coordinate test plans throughout the development cycle 3. Analyze PC Input Devices design to influence design for Electromagnetic Compliance 4. Participate in specification review and design review of new product designs QUALIFICATIONS 1. BSEE with minimum 3 years experience in EMC Standards ( IEC, FCC, EN etc ), Regulations (CE, FCC, etc. ) and Testing is necessary 2. Highly motivated individual with strong Project Orientation and Communication skill required 3. 2-3 years experience in Hardware design is preferable 4. Familiarity with Safety Standards, Regulations and Agencies will be a plus 5. NARTE EMC certification will be a plus SAFETY ENGINEER (HARDWARE TEST) PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY 1. Develop Safety test plan for PC Input Devices designed for world market 2. Implement/ execute/coordinate test plans throughout the development cycle 3. Analyze PC Input Devices design to influence design for Safety Compliance 4. Participate in specification review and design review of new product designs QUALIFICATIONS 1. BSEE with minimum 3 years experience in Safety Standards ( UL, CSA, TUV etc ), Regulations (CE, etc. ) and Testing is necessary 2. Highly motivated individual with strong Project Orientation and Communication skill required 3. 2-3 years experience in Hardware design is preferable 4. Familiarity with EMC Standards, Regulations and Agencies will be a plus RELIABILITY ENGINEER (HARDWARE TEST) PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY 1. Analyze product Design and Specification for complex electrical / electromechanical products from Reliability and Risk Mitigation perspective using physics of failure approach. 2. Prepare and execute Reliability test plan as analyzed above using modern methods such as HALT, STRIEF, RET etc. 3. Facilitate efficient Root-cause analysis and Corrective action following test findings. 4. Report and communicate results. Advice possible design solutions and support re-design efforts. 5. Develop manufacturing ESS and On going activities 6. Evaluate, assist, manage third party development and or manufacturing reliability engineering activities. QUALIFICATIONS 1. BS in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics with minimum 5 years of relevant experience Required 2. Experience in Physics of Failure analysis and Highly Accelerated test methodologies necessary 3. Highly motivated and project oriented individual preferable 4. Excellent communication skills preferable 5. International travel required HARDWARE TEST ENGINEER (HARDWARE TEST - MOUSE GROUP) PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY As the test representative on the development team, hardware Test Engineer is responsible for Design Verification and Design Assurance activities of PC Input Devices. The activities include, 1. Development of composite Test Plan (Schedule, Procedure etc.) covering different stages of product design cycle (viz. EVT, DVT, Qualification, Manufacturing Test and ESS etc.) 2. Implementation and execution of the test plan (EVT, DVT, and Qualification stages). This involves (a) performing Functional testing and Compatibility testing, (b) Coordinating Reliability, EMC and Safety testing done through Reliability and EMC groups (c) Identify requirements for test tools (Software and Hardware). Work with Tools group and Manufacturing Test Engineer in developing Test tool specs, Tool Vendor qualification etc. Approval of test tools. 3. Develop Test Plan for manufacturing including ESS. Work with Manufacturing Test Engineer and Tools group in qualification of Tool vendor, approval of tools etc. 4. Participate in Specification reviews. 5. Participate in Design reviews. QUALIFICATIONS 1. BSEE with 5 years experience in hardware design and/or hardware test environment required. MSEE preferable. Experience in similar/comparable product, as PC Input Devices, is preferable. 2. Familiarity with PS/2, USB interfaces is desirable. 3. Familiarity with Safety standards (UL, TUV), EMC testing, Reliability testing is a plus. 4. Highly motivated individual with strong project orientation and communication skill preferred. 5. Capability to analyze hardware and firmware designs with an orientation to identify design risks will be a great plus. MANUFACTURING TEST ENGINEER (HARDWARE TEST - MOUSE GROUP) PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY 1. Identify and influence DFM & DFT features desirable to be implemented in product design. Manufacturing engineer will bring the knowledge of manufacturing processes (general and specific to our Manufacturing Partners) to the Design Team and work closely with Design Engineers. Through these opportunities Manufacturing Engineer will continuously help to educate design engineers on good practices and standards that effect DFM &DFT. (DFM - Design for Manufactureability, DFT - Design for Testability) 2. Responsible for Specification, Procurement, and Maintenance of custom Functional Test Tools used for product development purposes. Manufacturing engineer will bring mechanical design knowledge to the test team and work closely with Hardware Test engineer (electrical) and the Tools Group (Software/Firmware) to meet this responsibility. 3. Responsible for Specification, Tool Vendor Search/Qualification, Vendor management and Approval of Functional TestTools used for manufacturing purposes. Manufacturing engineer needs to work closely with Hardware Operations to meet this responsibility. QUALIFICATIONS 1. BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering with 5 years experience in high volume electronic product manufacturing required. 2. Basic Electrical Engineering foundation is desirable. 3. Knowledge of a programming language is a plus. 4. Must be willing to travel. 5. Highly motivated and project oriented individual will be preferred.
