The team purpose is to assure the performance, reliability, & continuous improvement of Hollow Core Fibre (HCF) products, supporting current operational excellence & future roadmap alignment. The job purpose is to use established test methods, and develop new methods, to ensure optical fibre, cable and component products are qualified, fit for purpose and will meet the required design lifetime. 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. Develop qualification & reliability test plans in collaboration with optical fibre product & process development teams. Prepare test samples along with production teams & e xecute tests to qualify products & processes. Analyse test data, report results, investigate failures, and share improvement proposals. Develop new test methods & support test automation & process improvements to grow the team's capabilities. Set up and maintain test equipment and workstations to adapt to evolving priorities of the team. Document procedures and train staff on new processes. Promote safety and best practices in development, testing and manufacturing. Required/minimum qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience. You must be legally authorised (have citizenship or a valid visa/work permit) to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. 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. Additional or Preferred qualifications: Master's Degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2 years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. azurecorejobs