Principal Mechanical Engineering Manager

Are you passionate about shaping the future of hardware innovation through strategic leadership and cutting-edge technology Microsoft's Devices Team is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team driving simulation-led design and product development across Surface and other next-generation devices. This is a pivotal leadership role for a technically adept and people-focused manager with a strong foundation in mechanical and/or electrical engineering, and a proven track record of delivering high-impact hardware products.

You will bring deep expertise in mechanical and/or electrical engineering and lead a team of engineers working on multiphysics simulation efforts-including structural, thermal, and electrical domains-to inform design decisions and ensure product performance. Your leadership will guide technical execution from concept through launch, influencing architecture, driving cross-functional alignment, and delivering high-quality hardware at scale.

This role requires a strong ability to partner across disciplines-mechanical, electrical, reliability, manufacturing, and software-and to communicate effectively with both engineering teams and executive stakeholders. Experience with AI/ML integration in engineering workflows is essential.

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