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Mechanical Engineer

Microsoft· Mechanical Engineering
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Melbourne, AustraliaUnknownPosted 2w ago

About the role

Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) Mechanical Engineer to support 24x7x365 on-site datacenter operations and mechanical infrastructures, develop DC mechanical designs, and steward critical infrastructure for Microsoft’s online services.

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 IT and CE professionals 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 from conception to issue for construction (IFC) for new DC projects and major infrastructure upgrades
  • Establish and coordinate maintenance & safety procedures, maintaining redundant high-capacity cooling systems; operate and support 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

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: Microsoft Cloud Background Check; Citizenship Verification (Australian Citizenship with valid Australian passport); NV1/2, PV Clearance Assessment (may be required)

Skills

Required:Mechanical engineering fundamentalsDatacenter design and operationSafety and complianceElectrical backup systems
Nice to have:supplier management

Benefits

  • Not specified in the job description
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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