Microsoft
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
$120K–$261K
Redmond, WA +1 · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Nov 3, 2026
- Location
- Redmond, WA
Mountain View, CA - Experience
- 4+ years with a master’s degree, or 5+ years with a bachelor’s degree, in a manufacturing environment/repair; equivalent experience is also accepted. Preferred alternatives: doctorate plus 3+ years, master’s plus 6+ years, or bachelor’s plus 8+ years.
- Education
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Material, Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads manufacturing strategy and execution for cloud hardware, GPU, AI, and optical-networking systems from early design through qualification, production ramp, and sustaining operations.
What you'll do
- Own manufacturing technical strategy, translating product architecture into processes, equipment, testing, supplier requirements, and factory qualification plans.
- Lead DFM, NPI, supplier and factory readiness, process qualification, production ramp, and manufacturing risk mitigation.
- Drive quality and continuous improvement through process controls, yield analysis, root-cause methods, and manufacturing metrics.
What they ask for
- Master’s degree in a listed engineering field or related field and 4+ years in manufacturing/repair; or bachelor’s degree in a listed engineering field or related field and 5+ years in manufacturing/repair; or equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
Nice to have
- Doctorate plus 3+ years, master’s plus 6+ years, or bachelor’s plus 8+ years in manufacturing/repair, or equivalent experience; patent or track record of engineering excellence.
- Experience with AI/GPU systems, optical and high-speed connectivity, NPI and production ramp, supplier ecosystems, and data-driven manufacturing methods.
Pay
USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year (base salary); USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
SPC, PFMEA, DFMEA, 8D, 5-Why, Six Sigma, PLM/MES, AI-enabled analytics
AI focus
Manufacturing engineering for GPU and AI systems; use AI-enabled analytics in factory quality and operations where they provide measurable value.
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