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Mechanical Engineer (Cloud Operations & Innovation)

Microsoft · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Full-timeHybrid · 3 days in office2-5 yrs$85k–$184kListed as no visa sponsorshipSoftware Development
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In short

The Mechanical Engineer will oversee the operation and maintenance of large-scale mechanical infrastructure within Microsoft's global data centers. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support 24/7 operations, manage supplier execution, and ensure safety and compliance standards are met.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringMicrosoft Cloud background checkDatacenter mechanical infrastructure operationsLarge-scale cooling systemsBackup electrical systemsDatacenter mechanical designMaintenance and safety procedures

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Master's degree in Mechanical EngineeringSupplier selection and oversightRelated technical engineering experience

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. The role requires the ability to pass specialized Microsoft Cloud background checks and maintain security compliance.

About the employer

Microsoft

Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters.

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Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.

INDUSTRY
Software Development
COMPANY
Public Company
HEADQUARTERS
Redmond, Washington
SIZE
10,001+on LinkedIn
OFFICES
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Questions about this role

Is this Microsoft role remote?
Tagged hybrid · 3 days in office.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $85,400–$183,700 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Mechanical Engineer, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform.

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Overview

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Mechanical Engineer, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Empowers a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspect of data center activities.
  • Understands the design and functionality of your datacenter.
  • Works alongside a team of industry professionals across the Information Technology (IT) and Critical Environments (CE) spectrum to support 24x7x365 on-site datacenter operations and mechanical infrastructures.
  • Acts as the technical authority for on-site operations of large-scale mechanical systems and designs.
  • Collaborates with the Operations and Design team to develop data center (DC) mechanical designs, starting from project conception to issue for construction (IFC) for new DC projects build outs and major infrastructure upgrades.
  • Establishes and coordinates maintenance & safety procedures, maintaining redundant high-capacity cooling systems; to operating and supporting datacenter backup electrical systems (diesel generators, rotary UPS, etc.).
  • Stewards vital infrastructure supporting deployments of Microsoft's online services.
  • Assists with supplier selection and overseeing mechanical supplier execution.
  • Learns, lives, and coaches the One Microsoft culture and values.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.

Mechanical Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,400 - $168,100 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $111,100 - $183,700 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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