Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: —
Salary: $102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Mar 7, 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 for essential cloud services. You will be responsible for designing robust, scalable hardware features, creating technical specification sheets, and developing detailed drawings using modeling tools. Your daily work involves managing project implementation schedules, identifying risks, and performing root cause analysis to resolve complex design flaws. You will also lead testing and verification efforts by developing measurement methods, executing test plans, and conducting statistical data analysis to identify defects. The role requires expertise in mechanical engineering principles to solve technical challenges related to hardware reliability, material properties, and production safety. Key competencies include advanced knowledge of industry trends, proficiency in modeling tools, and the ability to manage complex configuration management processes for large-scale infrastructure components.

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 for complex products and feature areas.
Develop and implement solutions for complex technical challenges involving multiple business variables.
Design and execute test plans while identifying new tools and methodologies for verification.
Perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve flaws in product design changes.
Create project implementation schedules, monitor performance, and manage resource dependencies.
Identify significant project risks early and develop proactive mitigation plans.
Write functional specifications and technical documentation regarding materials, components, and functionality.
Track design changes through established configuration management processes.

What we're looking for

Must have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 1+ year of technical engineering experience.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 2+ years of technical engineering experience.
Equivalent experience to the specified educational and experience requirements is acceptable.
Ability to pass a Microsoft Cloud background check every two years.
Experience designing robust, scalable, and secure hardware systems for 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, risk assessment, and technical documentation.

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