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Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer

MicrosoftPhoenix, AZFull-time

This engineer will create scalable mechanical designs, specifications, drawings, and verification plans for complex infrastructure or hardware applications. They will assess design alternatives, resolve multifaceted technical challenges, and make recommendations that balance cost, quality, reliability, security, and schedule. The position also involves developing and reviewing test plans, evaluating production materials and processes, and ensuring requirements such as safety, reparability, and performance are measurable and met. As part of Microsoft’s critical environment engineering function, the engineer will collaborate with stakeholders and provide technical guidance to other engineers. It suits a mechanically trained professional who can work independently on advanced systems while influencing design decisions and mentoring teammates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experienceAt least 2 years of related mechanical engineering experience with a bachelor’s degreeExperience creating mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and verification plansAbility to develop, review, and execute complex product or feature test plansKnowledge of reliability, safety, quality, reparability, and production considerationsStrong technical leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills
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Listed July 17, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About Microsoft

Microsoft operates several Arizona data center campuses, including Goodyear and El Mirage, anchoring the West US 3 Azure region.