Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
Closes
Nov 25, 2026

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Similar $161k
This role $152k
$90k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays less than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $131,975–$189,225 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $161k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Microsoft

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 622 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 571 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer

As a Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer at Microsoft, you will join a dedicated team responsible for maintaining and enhancing the core infrastructure that supports services like Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and Azure. Your day-to-day responsibilities include ensuring safety, security, and compliance in data center operations, collaborating with IT and CE professionals to manage mechanical systems, and serving as the technical authority for large-scale cooling and backup electrical systems. You will also oversee supplier execution and maintenance procedures to ensure high reliability and quality. This role requires a strong background in Mechanical Engineering, ideally at the IC3 level, with extensive experience in data center operations or related fields.

Skills

What you'll do

  • Ensure compliance and safety standards are met in all data center operations.
  • Design and oversee large-scale mechanical systems and their operational requirements.
  • Coordinate maintenance procedures for high-capacity cooling and backup electrical systems.
  • Serve as technical authority for on-site data center mechanical infrastructure operations.
  • Oversee supplier execution to ensure quality and compliance of mechanical components.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Serve as technical authority for large-scale mechanical systems and designs.
  • Establish and coordinate maintenance procedures for high-capacity cooling systems.
  • Oversee mechanical supplier execution to ensure quality and compliance.

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