Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft Microsoft · Big Tech · San Antonio, TX +1 · Mechanical Engineering

This role is for a Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer at Microsoft, responsible for the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's cloud services. The engineer will work on delivering and maintaining mechanical infrastructures, including cooling and electrical backup systems, for datacenters. Responsibilities include understanding datacenter design, collaborating on mechanical designs, establishing maintenance and safety procedures, and overseeing supplier execution. The role requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience and the ability to pass security screenings.

What you'd actually do

  1. Understand the design and functionality of your datacenter
  2. Work alongside a team of industry professionals across the Information Technology (IT) and Critical Environments (CE) spectrum to support 24x7x365 on-site datacenter operations and mechanical infrastructures.
  3. Act as the technical authority for on-site operations of large-scale mechanical systems and designs.
  4. Collaborate with the Operations and Design team to develop data center (DC) mechanical designs, starting from project conception to issue for construction (IFC) for new DC projects build outs and major infrastructure upgrades.
  5. Establish and coordinate maintenance & safety procedures, maintaining redundant high-capacity cooling systems; to operating and supporting datacenter backup electrical systems (diesel generators, rotary UPS, etc.)

Skills

Required

  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years related technical engineering experience

Nice to have

  • Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related technical engineering experience