Principal Datacenter Mechanical Engineer

** Overview*
* Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Principal Datacenter Mechanical Engineer in the 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.

Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the organization that builds, operates, and continuously evolves the infrastructure behind the Microsoft Cloud, powering services used by more than 95% of Fortune 500 companies. CO+I is responsible for the full datacenter lifecycle from global planning and site acquisition through design, construction, deployment, operations, and eventual decommissioning, spanning 400+ datacenters across more than 70 Azure regions, connected by over 600,000 kilometers of fiber.

As the engine that enables Microsoft's cloud-first mission, CO+I delivers reliable, trusted, secure, and sustainable cloud and AI infrastructure, ensuring capacity is available on time, every time, to meet customer growth and support Microsoft's broader mission to empower every person and organization to achieve more.

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.

** Responsibilities*
* + 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.

** Qualifications*
* Required Qualifications:

+ Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.

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 Requirements:

+ Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.

+ 10+ years' experience with mission critical mechanical systems

+ 10+ years' experience with designing systems and/or developing products for industrial or mission critical environments

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

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Experience with data center thermal systems design, analysis, and optimization of…