Sr. Manufacturing Engineer- Cloud HW

OverviewMicrosoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for passionate, high-energy engineers to help achieve that mission.As Microsoft's cloud business continues to grow the ability to deploy new offerings and hardware infrastructure on time, in high volume with high quality and lowest cost is of paramount importance. To achieve this goal, the Hardware, Infrastructure Management, and Fundamentals Engineering (HIFE) team is instrumental in defining and delivering operational measures of success for hardware manufacturing, improving the planning process, quality, delivery, scale and sustainability related to Microsoft cloud hardware. We are looking for seasoned engineers with a dedicated passion for customer focused solutions, insight and industry knowledge to envision and implement future technical solutions that will manage and optimize the Cloud infrastructure. We are looking for a senior Manufacturing engineering & Systems Integration Engineer to join the team.The SCHIE HIFE Manufacturing Engineering (MfgEng) is a team that collaborates with Microsoft’s suppliers, engineering design teams, HMPM, business managers, and supply chain managers to ensure that the newest hardware that powers Microsoft’s cloud services is available to our customers on time and at the highest levels of quality. A critical function in this work ensures the newest hardware developed by Microsoft is built at our supplier’s factories with efficiency, safety, and at the highest levels of quality. MfgEng team also ensure that our suppliers empower our customers by delivering this hardware and being agile and creative to work through the challenges of new product manufacturing.We are looking for a passionate, curious, and high-energy individual with a background on server design, packaging, liquid cooling and manufacturing of products that cover Storage/Compute and GPU based AI workloads to join our team and take part in our vision to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more with Microsoft’s technology.#azurehwjobs #HIFE #MfgEngQualificationsS. / M.S in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering, Mfg. Product Engineering, ME, Mfg., ASIC, server product design, PCBA/large system design, manufacturing or validation.At least 10 years of experience preferred or up in ASIC/CPU/GPU/DPU system server related.Experience in ASIC or Cloud server systems hardware design and integration Experience as an AE or FAE of ASIC/CPU/GPU/DPU or ASIC/SOC design related.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.Experience with Stencil design for new chipset designs.Experience with NPI- New Product Introduction process from L3~L11Experience in PCBA design or manufacturing processKnowledge of server manufacturing, mechanical, cooling design, power consumption, airflow and hands-on experience in power, airflow, consumption and power quality measurements. Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and across internal divisions and industry (OEM, ODM). Knowledge and experience with Microsoft ServerExcellent written and oral communication skillsBills of materials and change control and review.Able to read and familiarize mechanical drawings design and specifications included PPAP.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Experience in using Creo software.Familiar with liquid cooling infrastructure and its manufacturing process in L10 and L11Preferred Skills and Qualifications Experience with industry standard benchmarks: SPEC power, IO-Meter, IPC, JEDECExperience with Nvidia, Intel, AMD and ARM system and ASIC/CPU/GPU architectureValor, Creo and Cadence Allegro software knowledgeFamiliar with Mechanical parts or tooling parts design review for Server or large system.Stencil design review for new chipset designsData Center and Cloud Hardware / MFG / Networking ExperienceNUDD / PFMEA / Pre-DFx / In-build DFx / Post-build DFx capabilities, E2E NUDD analysisManufacturing automation/Data collection and display/ AIoT experience is a plus.Knowledge of welding, machining, die-casting, buried tube technology and experience in coil, cold plate, and pumping mechanism qualification.Identify and evaluate packaging materials, which comply with eco-friendly objectives is a plus.Lead packaging design optimization activities to form a cost-effective solution without sacrificing quality is a plus.ResponsibilitiesManufacturing Engineering works with high volume assembly factories, suppliers, hardware design teams, quality teams, rack server integrators, and Microsoft data centers to develop and improve manufacturing efficiencies and ensure quality by studying product design, manufacturing methods, and applying LEAN manufacturing principles. Supporting manufacturing needs from prototypes to end of life. ME. Eng. also be responsible for witnessing and executing power, power design quality and thermal validation testing.Manufacturing engineer works with high volume assembly factories, suppliers, hardware design teams, quality teams, rack server integrators, and Microsoft data centers to develop and improve manufacturing efficiencies and ensure quality by studying product design, manufacturing methods, and applying LEAN manufacturing principles; Supporting manufacturing needs from prototypes to end of life. Manufacturing engineer also be responsible for witnessing and executing power, power design quality and thermal validation testing.Ability to review and implement manufacturing processes and design review (DFx) from L3~L11 (E2E) Experience with PCBA/ Clouds system/ Manufacturing processes including tooling/fixturing and production line development for high-volume.Experience in PCBA/Compute/Storage/GPU/AI system designing, testing, and troubleshooting liquid cooling systems for electronics or other devices.Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electronics, and computer hardware.Work with the IC design manufacturing team to implement new ASIC or CPU/GPU into our new Cloud server design for AI or Cloud computing.Collaborate with other departments to ensure manufacturing processes are efficient and effective.Create reference guidelines for new chipset designs.Work with cross-functional teams to develop and execute product manufacturing plans.Conduct research to improve existing manufacturing processes.Create and maintain documentation related to manufacturing processes.Evaluates manufacturing assembly processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.Improves factory production efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.Assures product and process quality by designing control systems, testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.Prepare product and process reports by collecting data, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.Provides manufacturing engineering support by providing clear requirements and expectations.Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.Evaluating printed circuit board assembly and system assembly factories to ensure the correct control systems are in place to produce consistent quality and repeatable results.Work with Microsoft’s System Integrators to supervise and review (1) Power and Airflow Testing and (2) Power Quality Testing for MSFT cloud server infrastructure. The candidate will be qualifying for hardware SKUs and systems to demonstrate how servers will operate under a range of conditions that would be expected throughout their useful life in a Microsoft data center. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Overall maximizing manufacturing efficiencies and process quality control in every way.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect