Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Critical Environment 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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design:

   • Provide make-versus-buy recommendations with tradeoffs based on complexity, financial impact, quality, reliability, and time duration.
   • Display deep knowledge in multiple technical areas and acquire advanced knowledge of industry trends.
   • Create robust, scalable, secure, and extensible designs and verification plans for complex products or feature areas.
   • Develop and implement solutions to complex technical and design challenges.
   • Write internal device specification sheets and interpret complex details.
   • Independently develop drawings for complex, new products or features using modeling tools.

2. Testing and Verification:

   • Review documentation to ensure appropriate test requirements and improvements are included.
   • Co-develop methods of measurement for new product technology.
   • Identify new tools, test methodologies, and best practices for creating test cases.
   • Develop, review, and execute test plans for complex feature areas or products.
   • Create external testing supplier or partner engagement plans.
   • Conduct complex data/statistical analysis to identify bugs, defects, or failures rates.
   • Use root cause analysis to identify complex problems and possible solutions.

3. Project Implementation:

   • Generate project implementation schedules and monitor performance.
   • Implement and track product plans accounting for user experience and critical requirements.
   • Evaluate and approve reliability of materials, properties, and techniques used in production.
   • Identify significant project risks and develop mitigation plans.
   • Communicate project progress/status and escalate issues as necessary.

4. Reporting and Documentation:

   • Write customized reports and functional specifications for established products or features.
   • Document complex details about materials, components, and functionality.
   • Accurately record and track changes to designs following established configuration management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field AND 2+ years related technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field AND 1+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mission-critical services work experience
• Understanding of International Mechanical Code and Uniform/International Plumbing Codes
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience
• Experience with critical datacenter environment equipment
• Technical knowledge in facility environments' heating and cooling systems
• Experience with energy-efficient water treatment methodologies
• Understanding of maintenance & operation of critical environment backup electrical equipment
• Knowledge of construction techniques, terminology, and documentation

This role offers a competitive base pay range of USD $98,300 - $193,200 per year across the U.S., with higher ranges for specific locations like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area (USD $127,200 - $208,800 per year).