DCE Principal Mechanical Engineer - APAC

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 Principal Mechanical Engineer in the APAC Region to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) who will manage, review, coordinate and provide key technical input during site due diligence, detailed design and/or construction administration phases of multiple datacenter projects on a global scale and be part of the core team launching the Microsoft Cloud infrastructure worldwide. Responsible for leading and directing consultants in the design and coordination of the mechanical systems, associated controls and overall topology aligning with Microsoft and site-specific requirements. 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years experience in mission critical projects with in-depth knowledge and understanding of mission critical environments
• Candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and maintain high quality standards
• Excellent knowledge of building codes and regulations
• Preference is for experience working in high critical environment projects 
• Ability to prepare and present using MS office packages
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in consulting engineering with minimum of 7 years’ experience as lead engineer
• Ability to lead a team of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large data center environments
• Ability to manage, prioritize and successfully execute multiple concurrent mission-critical infrastructure projects
• Ability to perform complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving, judgement, team building and decision-making skills
• Able to travel domestically and internationally

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10 years experience in mission critical projects with in-depth knowledge and understanding of mission critical environments 
• Registered Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

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Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Subject Matter Expert providing key input to other organizations and internal stakeholders. This position requires a detailed understanding of datacenter HVAC systems, cooling equipment selection, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, fuel systems, Building Automation System (BAS) controls and related operational experience.

The SME will be responsible for

• Design decisions related to data centre projects including new construction, expansions, retrofits and upgrades and standards upgrades globally.
• Critical assessments of designs and decisions and support in applying the required standards and country-specific regulations to make the best design choices.
• Engage and manage external design consultants, run design workshops to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Basis of Design (BOD).
• Collaboration with Global Technical Excellence team, Global Strategy team and DC Operations teams to develop datacenter designs from Basis of Design (BOD) to Issue For Construction (IFC) and through the Construction Administration phase of the datacenter until handover for new project build outs.
• Some travel to sites for “Factory Witness Testing”, consultant/vendor interaction in the design process, as well as for final commissioning of the installed systems.
• Collaboration with internal and external customers, lead the direction of the mechanical designs and oversee the delivery of multiple, concurrent, complete datacenter design solutions aligned with scopes, schedule and budgets of the projects.
• Supporting requests, liaise with customers to develop specific project design requirements, liaise and collaborate with other Microsoft engineering teams and Operations providing support as and when required for new and existing data centres.