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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Nov 28, 2026

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Similar $184k
This role $177k
$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

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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 310 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 285 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a CO+I Senior Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer at Microsoft, you will join a high-impact team responsible for designing and implementing core infrastructure for services like Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and Azure. Your daily tasks include making informed make-versus-buy decisions, creating robust designs, developing test methodologies, and executing complex verification plans to ensure the reliability of hardware components in large-scale production environments. You will leverage advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and industry trends to solve intricate technical challenges, collaborate with stakeholders on project implementation schedules, and document detailed specifications for new products or features. The role requires expertise in CAD modeling tools, statistical analysis software, and a deep understanding of critical environment systems, making it ideal for someone with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and a passion for cutting-edge technology solutions.

What you'll do

  • Provides make-versus-buy recommendations with tradeoffs based on complexity, financial impact, and reliability.
  • Develops robust, scalable designs that account for industry threats and competitive challenges.
  • Writes internal device specification sheets and interprets complex details to design hardware 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.
  • Evaluates material reliability and identifies significant project risks at the outset of a project.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field with at least 3 years of technical engineering experience.
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with at least 6 years of technical engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with at least 8 years of technical engineering experience.
  • Deep knowledge and expertise in multiple technical areas, including industry trends and competitor products.
  • Experience in critical environment design and implementation for complex projects.
  • Ability to develop robust, scalable, secure, and extensible designs for hardware engineering aspects.
  • Strong project management skills, including risk identification and mitigation.

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