Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: —
Salary: $102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted: 8 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Mar 2, 2027

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Similar $151k

This role $152k

$90k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays more than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $126,600–$174,600 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $151k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 598 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer

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As a Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer within the Cloud Operations & Innovation team, you will support the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for essential online services. You will be responsible for designing robust, scalable, and secure hardware features while providing make-versus-buy recommendations based on complexity and reliability. Your daily work involves developing technical drawings using modeling tools, creating verification plans, and performing complex data and statistical analysis to identify defects through root cause analysis. You will manage project implementation schedules, monitor performance, and ensure materials meet safety and quality standards. The role requires expertise in mechanical engineering principles to solve complex design challenges for datacenter infrastructure. Key skills include technical documentation, configuration management, and the ability to interpret intricate device specification sheets while coordinating with external partners to ensure product reliability and manufacturing success.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Root Cause Analysis Statistical Analysis Predictive Modeling Configuration Management Hardware Engineering

What you'll do

Create robust, scalable, and secure hardware designs and verification plans for complex products.
Develop and implement solutions for complex technical challenges involving multiple business variables.
Produce internal device specification sheets and detailed drawings using modeling tools.
Execute test plans and perform statistical analysis to identify bugs or failure rates.
Conduct root cause analysis to resolve flaws in product design changes.
Manage project implementation schedules, monitor performance, and identify critical resource dependencies.
Evaluate material reliability and production techniques for large-scale designs.
Document complex details regarding materials, components, and functionality while ensuring safety compliance.

What we're looking for

Must have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and at least 1 year of technical engineering experience.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and at least 2 years of technical engineering experience.
Candidates with equivalent experience to the specified degrees and years are acceptable.
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check every two years is required.
Experience in creating robust, scalable, and secure designs for hardware engineering aspects of complex products.
Proficiency in using modeling tools to develop drawings for new products or features.
Ability to perform root cause analysis and conduct complex data/statistical analysis to identify defects.
Skill in managing project implementation schedules, tracking risks, and communicating status to internal and external stakeholders.

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