Critical Environment Senior Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) division is seeking a Critical Environment Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their expanding team in Charlotte. This is a unique opportunity to be among the first team members in this location, working on state-of-the-art datacenter infrastructure that powers Microsoft's global cloud services.

The role involves working with Microsoft's massive infrastructure portfolio of over 200 datacenters across 32 countries, supporting services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses worldwide. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be instrumental in the pre-build and construction phases of new datacenter facilities, ensuring that mechanical and electrical systems meet operational requirements.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $117,200 - $229,200 USD annually, with comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The role requires a minimum of 4 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field), or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with design and construction teams, overseeing critical infrastructure integration, and supporting 24x7x365 operations. You'll act as a technical authority for on-site operations, establishing maintenance and safety procedures for highly redundant electrical designs.

Microsoft emphasizes environmental sustainability and optimization in their datacenter design and operations. The company culture promotes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to make a significant impact on global technology infrastructure.

This role offers excellent career growth opportunities through Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion training, and professional certifications. The position requires occasional travel (0-25%) and includes the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to Microsoft's mission of empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.