Senior Mechanical Engineer, Rack Design and Validation

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team focused on rack design and validation. This role is crucial in powering Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" mission and supporting over 200 online businesses including Azure, Office 365, Xbox Live, and more.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll lead the design and validation of rack and infrastructure systems from concept to production. You'll utilize advanced CAD software and simulation tools to create innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role requires expertise in mechanical design principles, structural analysis, and manufacturing processes.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $117,200 - $229,200 (higher in SF and NYC areas) and comes with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. Working in a hybrid model with up to 50% work from home flexibility, you'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.

Key responsibilities include leading mechanical validation efforts, performing structural simulations, creating specifications, and ensuring robust performance prediction. You'll work with cutting-edge cloud infrastructure technology while contributing to Microsoft's sustainability initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of industry experience in server components and systems design, strong CAD skills, and expertise in mechanical validation. This role offers an opportunity to impact Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure while working with industry-leading technology and talented teams.

Join Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, while developing your career in a culture that values respect, integrity, and accountability. This position combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, offering significant growth potential in the rapidly evolving cloud infrastructure space.