Data Center Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) Data Center Mechanical Engineer performs a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft’s online services, including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and Microsoft Azure. The role supports on-site datacenter operations and mechanical infrastructure as part of a team of professionals across Information Technology and Critical Environments. It serves as the technical authority for the operation of large-scale mechanical systems and designs and contributes to mechanical design work for new datacenter builds and major infrastructure upgrades, from project conception through issue for construction (IFC). The position also supports maintenance and safety procedures and supplier selection and execution. Microsoft highlights environmental sustainability and optimization in its datacenter design and operations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and at least 1 year of related technical engineering experience; or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and at least 2 years of related technical engineering experience; or equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
- Must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
- Citizenship verification is required due to citizenship-based legal restrictions; the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and at least 3 years of related technical engineering experience; or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of related technical engineering experience; or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Promote a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of datacenter activities.
- Understand the design and functionality of the assigned datacenter.
- Work with Information Technology and Critical Environments professionals to support 24x7x365 on-site datacenter operations and mechanical infrastructure.
- Act as the technical authority for on-site operations of large-scale mechanical systems and designs.
- Collaborate with Operations and Design teams to develop datacenter mechanical designs for new projects and major infrastructure upgrades, from project conception through issue for construction (IFC).
- Establish and coordinate maintenance and safety procedures for redundant, high-capacity cooling systems, and support datacenter backup electrical systems such as diesel generators and rotary UPS.
- Steward infrastructure supporting deployments of Microsoft’s online services.
- Assist with supplier selection and oversee mechanical supplier execution.
- Learn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values.
- Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
