Microsoft
Hardware Engineer
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Overview
Microsoft Azure serves as the physical platform that underpins the Microsoft mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Azure Fiber is a vital component of Azure, dedicated to the design, buildout, and operations of the Global Optical Network. This network is the lifeline of connectivity for all of Microsoft, enabling seamless interaction with Azure and services like Teams, Xbox, Office 365, Bing, across the globe. With a focus on Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) and cable, Azure Fiber is preparing for exponential growth driven by continued Cloud success and new Artificial Intelligence (AI) demands, ensuring that every Customer can rely on our infrastructure for high-quality, secure, and reliable connectivity to all Microsoft services.
The Azure Fiber team in Romsey is seeking dynamic candidates with energy and a passion for innovation to join our team. As an Equipment Engineer with a proven background in Facilities Support, you will be instrumental in ensuring that our existing fiber fabrication factory runs with minimal disruption and world-class quality and reliability. As a senior member of our Facilities team, you will be deeply involved in selecting, installing, and commissioning new HVAC/Electrical/Site Services installations. You will also be involved in supporting the project team in the design and build of new fabrication facilities to meet future customer demand and company ambition. The role will be a combination of project leadership and hands-on work and will vary day to day as specifics dictate.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that the specialized plant and equipment used to enable our manufacturing processes runs without interruption.
- Organizing and delivering routine planned and reactive maintenance, commissioning support, performance audits, fine-tuning, and general management of all existing and new site supporting plant infrastructure, manufacturing process equipment, tooling, and building safety systems in ISO grade cleanroom environments.
- Maintenance and enhancement of Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Building Management Services (BMS), electrical (single and 3 phase), process gas supplies, compressed air, and chillers/process cooling water systems.
- Technical input into projects and leading or supporting the installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
- Management of contractors, and ownership of permit to work and Risk Assessment/Method Statement systems for the site.
- Ownership and resolution of long-term technical issues and facilities reliability improvements.
- Leadership, mentoring, and development of junior Facilities team members.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- You must be legally authorized to work in the UK to be eligible for this role.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- OR equivalent experience within a Facilities Engineering Discipline.
- 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.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND equivalent experience in a Facilities Engineering role.
#azurecorejobs
Hardware Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the United Kingdom is £44,200.00 - £75,700.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/united-kingdom-corporate-pay.html
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location