Mechanical Engineer (Cloud Operations & Innovation)
MicrosoftMechanical Engineer (Cloud Operations & Innovation)
MicrosoftLocation
Milwaukee, WI
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/7/2026
Compensation
$85,400 - $183,700 per year
Job description
The Mechanical Engineer role at Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) focuses on delivering core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services. This position involves working with a team of professionals to support 24/7 datacenter operations and mechanical infrastructures. The engineer will act as a technical authority for large-scale mechanical systems and collaborate on mechanical designs for new datacenter projects. The role emphasizes safety, security, and compliance in all datacenter activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Responsibilities
- Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of data center activities.
- Understand the design and functionality of the datacenter.
- Work alongside a team of industry professionals to support 24x7x365 on-site datacenter operations.
- 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 mechanical designs.
- Establish and coordinate maintenance and safety procedures for high-capacity cooling systems.
- Assist with supplier selection and oversee mechanical supplier execution.
Benefits
- Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Microsoft Corporation
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
503
FY2026
Approval rate
96.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
3,062
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.7%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-64%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-83%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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