Electrical Engineer II- Surface Hub

As an Electrical Engineer within the HW development group, you will be responsible for the design and validation of analog and digital circuit subsystems for the large screen touch products. The candidate will work with the electrical engineering leads on defining and designing the circuit specifications, simulating the hardware design with CAD tools, and proposing the best design solution to meet performance, schedule and cost targets. You will work on the electrical design of subsystems that may include processors, high speed memory, state of the art audio/video interfaces, high speed serial communication, thermal management, analog circuitry and power delivery system.

The responsibilities of this position are focused on specifying, designing, implementing and verifying subsystems in the product electrical design. This includes owning the component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout, BOM, and cost analysis of the subsystem design. The development of the subsystem will start with requirements definition working with team members. You will then be responsible for evaluating the different solution options for functionality, cost and risk, followed by developing the solution, implementing, verifying, releasing to manufacturing and supporting it in production. Once the products are released, there will be product sustaining activity as well.

Desired World View

• The ideal candidate has unique talent and desire for finding clever, simple solutions to difficult problems. One who possesses a high level of intellectual curiosity with a growth mindset, and brings a high level of energy and passion to their work.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years’ experience

• Board design with extensive knowledge troubleshooting EMI, ESD, Signal Integrity & Power Integrity issues

• High speed mixed signal PCB circuit design and simulation

• Schematic capture & PCB layout using high speed design rules

• Experience with design tools including OrCad Capture, Allegro, and/or other tools for layout planning, supervision & design reviews

• Experience with driving end-to-end methodology, tolerancing, up-front analysis, and simulation

• Drive the handoff of completed product designs to Contract Manufacturers

• Evaluate design tradeoffs, their impact to the final product, and incorporate them successfully

• Manage outside vendors/consultants to fabricate and assemble PCBs

• Must have strong communication skills, good organization and skilled in writing quality engineering documentation

• A willingness to get your hands dirty and do what it takes to deliver a successful product

• Willingness to contribute to sustaining engineering as needed

• Some travel required domestically and internationally.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Masters’ degree preferred

• Software and firmware experience, along with experience with video systems

• Successful launch into production of 1 to 2 consumer products through offshore CMs

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.