Senior Mechanical Engineer, AI Systems

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer (AI Systems)
• Focus: High-density, liquid-cooled server and rack system design and subsystem integration for cloud datacenters

Description

Lead mechanical design and integration work for future high-density, liquid-cooled systems deployed in Azure datacenters. You will develop mechanical specifications and interface documentation, design and prototype components and assemblies in CAD, and validate performance through analysis, structural simulations, and testing. You will partner across multidisciplinary teams and vendors to ensure reliable, scalable, and sustainable hardware solutions from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design projects from concept to completion; lead and collaborate with engineers
• Create interface control documents and product specifications
• Design mechanical components, systems, and assemblies; prototype for testing/validation at rack, system, and component levels
• Run mechanical analysis, structural simulations, and tests to optimize performance, reliability, cost, and thermal management
• Conduct design reviews, produce engineering documentation, and develop test plans and reports; ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards
• Collaborate across disciplines; provide technical guidance and mentorship
• Work with vendors and suppliers to source components and align on design strategy and manufacturing processes
• Evaluate and select materials and design strategies with sustainability and reuse of common parts in mind
• Stay current on emerging mechanical engineering and data center technology trends and propose improvements

Requirements

• Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering (or related) OR Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (or related) plus 4+ years experience OR Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or related) plus 6+ years experience (or equivalent)
• Ability to meet required Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements
• Must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits and other compensation (role-dependent)
• Base pay range in the U.S.: USD $119,800–$234,700 per year; San Francisco Bay Area and NYC metro range: USD $160,200–$261,000 per year
• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled (open at least 5 days)