New

Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft
$100,600.00 - $199,000.00 / yr
United States, Wyoming, Cheyenne
Jan 28, 2026
Overview Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As aCO+ICritical EnvironmentMechanical Engineer,you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. Our infrastructure iscomprisedof a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of 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. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Asemployeeswe 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. Responsibilities Promote a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of data center operations. Understand the design, functionality, and operational requirements of your data center. Collaborate with a team of industry professionals across Information Technology (IT) and Critical Environments (CE) to support 24x7x365 on-site data center operations and mechanical infrastructure. Serve as the technical authority for on-site operations of large-scale mechanical systems and designs. Establish and coordinate maintenance and safety procedures, ensuring the reliability of high-capacity cooling systems and supporting backup electrical systems (e.g., diesel generators, rotary UPS). Steward critical infrastructure that supports the deployment of Microsoft's online services. Assistwith supplierselectionand oversee mechanical supplier execution to ensure quality and compliance. Embrace, model, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success. Demonstrate a proactive desire and capability to learn, grow, and develop new skills. Embody the Microsoft Onecultureandvalues. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) related technical engineering experience ORBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. Background Check Requirements: Abilityto meet Microsoft,customerand/or government security screening requirements arerequiredfor this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will berequiredto pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field ORMaster's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience ORBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. Mechanical Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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 This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.