Principal Mechanical Engineer Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
United States , Redmond

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.

Job Responsibility:

Serve as a global Datacenter Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Microsoft, providing technical leadership across Microsoft’s worldwide datacenter portfolio
Support the Datacenter Technical Excellence (DCE) program and associated global initiatives and projects
Set and drive global technical direction for internal DCE mechanical SMEs as well as external engineering consultants
Provide consistent, visible technical leadership supported by clear, effective communication
Manage multiple concurrent initiatives with minimal oversight while maintaining delivery quality and alignment
Lead and support weekly Mechanical SME forums with deployment teams to establish technical direction and align priorities
Develop executive‑level presentations and communicate regularly with senior leadership on strategic direction and complex technical topics
Define, refine, and continuously improve mechanical engineering processes, standards, procedures, and documentation
Collaborate cross‑functionally with diverse stakeholders to deliver and continuously enhance Microsoft’s global mechanical design strategy
Partner effectively with technical and non‑technical teams in a fast‑paced environment to drive cross‑group collaboration and stakeholder alignment
Demonstrate personal integrity and accountability through a disciplined, detail‑oriented engineering approach
Apply sound engineering judgment to conceive, develop, and deploy first‑of‑kind, innovative datacenter cooling solutions from concept through implementation

Requirements:

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
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
This position requires verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements

Nice to have:

Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience
Licensed Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering
Deep understanding of HVAC load calculations, psychrometrics, and their application to mission‑critical facilities
Strong working knowledge of applicable industry standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to perform and support equipment evaluations, including factory witness testing
Proven experience leading and influencing teams of internal engineers and external consultants in advanced engineering and operational processes for large datacenters
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high technical and documentation quality, including formal technical report writing
Ability to present using the MS office suite
MS word, MS excel and MS PowerPoint
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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