Senior Mechanical Engineer, AI Systems

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

5h • $119,800 - $261,000

About The Position

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) develops the infrastructure and foundational technologies behind Microsoft’s cloud services, including server and data center infrastructure. The Mechanical Engineering team develops server, rack, and infrastructure platforms in close partnership with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, reliability, quality, supply chain, and datacenter operations teams.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will contribute to developing and deploying future high-density, liquid-cooled systems in Azure datacenters, with a focus on rack and subsystem integration. The role calls for experience applying PLM and end-to-end processes, drawing and bill-of-materials management, and general architecture and execution processes. The position is classified as Mechanical Engineering IC4.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; or a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 4 or more years of related technical engineering experience; or a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 6 or more years of related technical engineering experience; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Proven metal forming and tooling experience on rack-scale assemblies.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as PTC Creo and understanding of mechanical design principles, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, and validation.
• Familiarity with or direct design experience in cloud infrastructure, data center operations, and related technologies such as server racks, power distribution, cooling systems, and cable management.
• Experience with liquid-cooled AI or HPC systems.
• Experience developing specifications and interface control documents and managing design requirements.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving mechanical design issues and optimizing system performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from concept through completion, collaborating with engineers to develop cloud hardware infrastructure solutions.
• Create interface control documents and product specifications that communicate design intent.
• Design mechanical components, systems, and assemblies using CAD software, and create prototypes for testing and validation at rack, system, and component levels.
• Conduct mechanical analysis, structural simulations, and testing to optimize performance, reliability, cost, and thermal management, and to meet industry standards.
• Conduct design reviews; prepare engineering documentation, test plans, and reports; and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical systems, provide technical guidance and mentorship, and encourage innovation and continuous improvement.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to source components, guide design strategy, predict performance, review manufacturing processes, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Evaluate materials and design strategies with a focus on sustainable materials and reuse of common parts across generations.
• Stay current on mechanical engineering, cloud infrastructure, and data center technology developments and propose ideas to improve hardware offerings.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting. The posting refers applicants to Microsoft's corporate pay and benefits information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior