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Mechanical Engineering

Microsoft

Microsoft

Other Engineering
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Posted on Dec 12, 2025
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.



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.


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.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years demonstrating engineering leadership in a multinational corporation.


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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.




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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.