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Senior Mechanical Enclosure and Finish Engineer

Microsoft

Microsoft

Posted on Oct 10, 2025

Senior Mechanical Enclosure and Finish Engineer

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

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Date posted
Oct 10, 2025
Job number
1886497
Work site
3 days / week in-office
Travel
0-25 %
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Hardware Engineering
Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
Employment type
Full-Time

Overview

The Mechanical Enclosure and Finish Team has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Senior Material Preparation and Treatment Lead. The position is responsible for the development, qualification and implementation of all mechanical surface preparation and chemical pre-treatments processes required to deliver the right scalable solution at the right cost on time. The right individual will see this as an opportunity to bring new and competitive ideas to the table that result in a competitive advantage to both performance and cost.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
  • An established record of leadership in a Metrology Technology Development Role.
  • Familiar with metal forming and capable of experimental design method
  • A solid demonstration of the application of structured problem solving on big problems and the ability to quickly provide distinct and precise updates to senior management.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor'/Master's Degree in a solid engineering discipline with 10+ years demonstrating engineering leadership in a multinational corporation.
  • Adept at managing internal and external relationships through use of interpersonal skills.
  • Adept at managing internal and external relationships through use of interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in diverse cultural environments with cultural sensitivity.

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Responsibilities

  • Responsible for aluminum anodizing process optimization and bring it to mass production.
  • Investigate chemical pre-treatment processes required to deliver the right scalable solution at the right cost on time.
  • Explore the new metal forming technology/process and its surface treatment methods for enclosure application.
  • Drive alignment between design, material and process selection and will own seamless integration of these processes into the overall process flow.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.