Senior Mechanical Engineer, AI Systems

Microsoft • Mountain View, CA

1d • $119,800 - $261,000

About The Position

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) develops infrastructure and foundational technologies that power Microsoft’s cloud services and online businesses. Its Mechanical Engineering team develops server, rack, and infrastructure platforms in partnership with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, supply chain, and datacenter operations teams. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will contribute to the design and deployment of future high-density, liquid-cooled systems in Azure datacenters.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; or a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 3+ years of related technical engineering experience; or a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 4+ 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

• Proficiency in CAD software such as PTC Creo, and understanding of mechanical design principles, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, and validation.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, datacenter 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve mechanical design issues and optimize system performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from concept to completion and guide engineers developing solutions for cloud hardware infrastructure.
• 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 tests to optimize performance, reliability, cost, and thermal management and meet industry standards.
• Conduct design reviews; produce 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 foster innovation and continuous improvement.
• Work with external vendors and suppliers to source components, lead design strategy, predict performance, review manufacturing processes, and ensure quality standards.
• Evaluate and select materials and design strategies with a focus on sustainability, mechanical properties, and reuse of common parts across generations.
• Keep up with developments in mechanical engineering, cloud infrastructure, and datacenter technologies, and propose ideas to improve hardware offerings.

What This Job Offers

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