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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 and we need you as a Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer. Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Mechanical 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. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications. Our infrastructure is comprised of 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. 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. Responsibilities: • Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspect of data center activities. • Understand the design and functionality of your datacenter. • 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. • Act as the technical authority for on-site operations of large-scale mechanical systems and designs. • 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. • 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.) • Steward vital infrastructure supporting deployments of Microsoft's online services. • Assist with supplier selection and overseeing mechanical supplier execution • Learn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. • Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success • Embody the Microsoft One culture and values . Qualifications: Required Qualifications: • 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 • OR equivalent experience. • 1+ years experience designing or operating mechanical systems in large-scale datacenter or other critical environment facilities-such as healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, telecommunications, financial services, utilities, semiconductor/electronics manufacturing, aerospace/defense, research laboratories, broadcasting/media, transportation hubs, or government/emergency services-with a focus on environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, or green building standards (e.g., LEED, ISO 14001, or equivalent) 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 : • 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 • 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 Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 26th, 2025. 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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