Focused LAB Support Hardware Engineer

Required Qualifications 

• 7+ years of technical engineering experience
  • OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience
  • OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years of technical engineering experience
  • OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.  

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  

• 5+ years of experience in Technical operations related to Server System architecture that includes server functionality, network requirements, management, mechanical, electrical specification application, software & firmware application in engineering labs or datacenter environments and/or data center operations.  
• Experience Liquid loop preparing and assembly 
• Familiarity with core routing, switching functions and LAN technologies. 
• Experience with Linux command line operations, scripting languages such as PowerShell, installs, configures, and support of Operating Systems that includes both Linux and Windows.  
• Troubleshooting system hardware errors and fixing issues. 
• Rack and stack of servers and kit to cabinets. 
• Physical installation and/or removal of equipment within the Data Center or Intermediary Data Facilities.
• Background with system level qualification, validation, I/O interconnect, PCIE high speed data switches. 
• Solve and support projects (OU creation / Group Policy / MECM / Image builds / Maintenance Automation / Monitoring Automation, Debug and Solutions. 
• Experience with VM manipulation and PowerShell scripting  
• Experience with lab test equipment setups for signal measurement using oscilloscopes and the capability to read and interpret schematic diagrams. 
• Good written and verbal communication & organization skills. 
• Ability to work well independently and on a team. A collaborative spirit and a growth mindset. 
• Customer and results oriented with attention to security, quality, safety, and details. 
• Motivated to continuously learn and improve existing solutions. 

Hardware Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis..

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