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Mechanical Engineer

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In-Office
Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
Senior level
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Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
Senior level
Responsible for operating, designing, and maintaining large-scale mechanical infrastructure in Microsoft data centers. Acts as the technical authority for cooling and other critical systems, supports 24/7 operations, develops designs from concept through construction, coordinates maintenance and safety procedures, and oversees mechanical suppliers. The role also requires collaboration across IT, critical environments, operations, and design teams while maintaining safety, security, compliance, and service reliability.
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Overview

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. 

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

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years related technical engineering experience
    • OR Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years related technical engineering experience
    • OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 1+ years related technical engineering experience
    • OR equivalent experience.

Background Check 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.
  • Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of Australian Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements. You will need a valid Australian passport to verify your citizenship
  • NV1/2, PV Clearance Assessment: This position may require an enhanced background check conducted through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.

While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:

  • 8+ years related technical engineering experience
    • OR Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related technical engineering experience
    • OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related technical engineering experience
    • OR Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 1+ years related technical engineering experience
    • OR equivalent experience.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

  • A strong desire and capability to learn, grow, and develop new skills 
  • 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 

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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