Principal Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Office of CO+I, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing new products and solutions that improve the performance, efficiency, and reliability of Microsoft's data centers. You will work with a cross-functional team of engineers, researchers, and business partners to identify customer needs, generate innovative ideas, and deliver high-quality solutions. You will also collaborate with external vendors and suppliers to ensure alignment with Microsoft's standards and specifications.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 Datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our Datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Required Qualifications:

• 9+ years related technical engineering experience

o OR Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related technical engineering experience

o OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related technical engineering experience

o OR Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience

o OR equivalent experience.

• 3+ years experience with mission critical mechanical systems
• 3+ years experience with designing systems and/or developing products for industrial or mission critical environments.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years related technical engineering experience

o OR Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related technical engineering experience

o OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related technical engineering experience

o OR Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related technical engineering experience

o OR equivalent experience.

• Experience with cross-disciplined systems design (electrical, IT/Telecom, supervisory control and data acquisition).

• Data center thermal systems design, analysis, and optimization of cooling systems for data center environments, hydronics, cooling distribution, and heat exchangers.

• Data Center and data center product structural analysis.

Mechanical Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $133,600 - $256,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $173,200 - $282,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 6, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for data center applications, such as structural engineering, thermal management, cooling, airflow, and acoustics.

• Perform engineering analysis, simulation, and testing to validate the functionality, performance, and reliability of the products and solutions.

• Prepare and review technical documentation, such as design specifications, drawings, test plans, test reports, and patents.

• Support the fabrication, assembly, and installation of the products and solutions in the data center environment.

• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting of the products and solutions in case of issues or failures.

• Research and evaluate new technologies and trends in the mechanical engineering field and data center industry.

• Communicate and present the project status, results, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

• Embody our culture and values.