Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

Actively hiring
Charlotte, NC Posted 20 days ago $119,800$234,700 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer at Microsoft, you will join the Core Infrastructure and Operations (CO+I) team to deliver foundational technologies for services like Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and Azure. Your daily tasks include designing robust hardware solutions, conducting thorough testing and verification, implementing complex projects, and documenting detailed reports. You will leverage advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and industry trends to create scalable designs and develop innovative test methodologies. Essential skills include proficiency in CAD modeling tools, statistical analysis software, and strong project management capabilities. This role demands expertise in areas such as reliability engineering, material science, and compliance standards, with a focus on ensuring high-quality hardware solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Skills

AutoCAD SolidWorks ANSYS MATLAB Python SQL Microsoft Office Project Management Risk Management Quality Assurance Root Cause Analysis Configuration Management Technical Writing ISO Standards Mechanical Engineering Principles Finite Element Analysis Thermal Analysis Materials Science Manufacturing Processes

What you'll do

  • Provides make-versus-buy recommendations to management with tradeoffs based on complexity and financial impact.
  • Develops robust, scalable designs that account for industry threats and competitive challenges.
  • Independently creates detailed drawings using modeling tools for complex new products or features.
  • Reviews documentation to ensure appropriate test requirements are included in hardware designs.
  • Implements project schedules and tracks performance against them, guiding other team members.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience.
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 6+ years of experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience.
  • Deep knowledge in multiple technical areas and ability to influence decision-making.
  • Experience in designing robust, scalable, secure, and extensible hardware systems.
  • Expertise in testing methodologies, data analysis, and root cause identification.
  • Ability to develop project schedules, track performance, and manage risks.

Market check

Salary context

This $119,800–$234,700 range sits above 59% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$120,000$206,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$132,775$205,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 451 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 417 roles with salary data.

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