Microsoft · 1 hour ago
Global Datacenter Engineering Senior Mechanical Engineer
United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. The successful candidate will fulfill a technical role as a global datacenter mechanical subject matter professional, providing technical direction and leadership for Microsoft’s datacenter Technical Excellence program and projects globally.
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Responsibilities
Provide consistent and strong leadership with advanced communication skills
Manage multiple, concurrent initiatives with minimal oversight
Support weekly Mechanical SME meetings with deployment teams to set direction and align priorities
Develop presentations and communicate frequently with senior leadership on strategic direction and technical subject matter
Develop and continually improve existing processes, procedures, and documentation
Work cross functionally with multiple stakeholders to deliver and continually improve Microsoft’s overall Mechanical design approach
Work effectively with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment and facilitate cross-group collaboration and stakeholder alignment
Exhibit personal integrity with a methodical and detail-oriented work ethic
Exercise sound engineering judgement to develop first of kind and innovative datacenter cooling solutions from inception to deployment
Qualification
Required
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 4+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience
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
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 6+ years related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience
Ability to present using the MS office suite; MS word, MS excel and MS PowerPoint
AutoCAD, REVIT & BIM capability
Licensed Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering
Management of internal customer requirements and design
Experience designing complex mechanical engineering systems in datacenters
Deep understanding of HVAC load calculations and psychometrics
Advanced knowledge of industry standards, building codes and regulations
In-depth understanding of datacenter cooling technologies, large cooling plant and distribution system design, and detailed knowledge of PUE and WUE models
Ability to perform equipment reviews including factory witness testing
Ability to lead teams of internal and external engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large datacenter environments
Candidate required to possess strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and maintain high quality standards, including technical report writing
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Company
Microsoft
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