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Critical Environment Field Service Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Added 27 days ago

Microsoft

43 open roles

Overview

Salary
€52,800 - €89,200 a year

About €3,100 - €4,830 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
English
Required
Education
Compulsory secondary education (ESO)
Driving licence
Required, own vehicle

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

    • High School Diploma or equivalent AND proven industry experience in a datacenter or other critical environment facility,
    • OR demonstrated industry experience and college course work.
    • Holds a valid driving license that enables travel to and from the worksite, where required for the role.
    • Bases of mission critical electrical and mechanical knowledge

Nice to have

While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU)

  • Bachelor's Degree or Technical College certification in mechanical or electrical engineering and/or services

  • Experience working on large scale CE projects

  • Experience with the operation of IT infrastructure (Servers, SANs, Networking, etc.)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Data Center Operations Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Spain is € 52,800.00 - € 89,200.00 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/spain-corporate-pay.html

The role

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 and we need you as a CO+I CE Field Service Engineer (FSE).

Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I FSE, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!

What you'll do

Data Center Operations

  • Ensures compliance with data center business units and service-level policies.

  • Engages with appropriate teams and resources to execute tasks or projects.

  • Manages programs associated with area of responsibility.

  • Demonstrates conscientiousness on cost adheres to budget requirements; keeps costs reasonable and contributes to staying within budget.

  • Follows and adheres to safety and security policies and procedures. Reports immediately any safety or security issues or concerns.

  • Participates in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process as appropriate.

Service Delivery

  • Maximize Critical Environment (CE) availability in conjunction with our landlord partners at our leased Datacenters and to ensure optimal operational efficiency

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in our leased Datacenters (MOP/SOP/EOP review, RCAs, FMEAs, change governance, and risk mitigation)

  • Reduce high-impact and human-error Critical Environment (CE) incidents year over year

  • Deliver on cost/energy efficiency initiatives

  • Support delivery of the Datacenter's Emergency Preparedness and Response plans and act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within our leased datacenters

  • Coordinate, plan, schedule, and supervise CE audits and compliance verification as needed

  • Ensure routine reporting to effectively manage and analyze our Power/Temperature/Relative Humidity, and SLA monitoring

  • Establish and enhance strong working relationships and engagement with our Engineering Groups (EGs), and Landlord partners (including contributing to MBRs, QBRs)

  • Work with regional and global peers to share and build best practices across the entire datacenter portfolio

Data Center Work Environment

  • Shares best practices; assists others in learning role, process, procedures.

  • Provides mentorship across data centers for specific expertise.

  • Seeks training opportunities that meet the interest of the business as well as own career goals and objectives.

  • Suggests ways for reducing risk of performing maintenance; works with others to accommodate scheduling needs.

  • Suggests improvements in implementation based on depth of understanding.

  • Contributes to a positive team environment by learning and adopting best practices.

  • Contributes constructively during team meetings and in cross-disciplinary collaborations within the service team.

Ownership

  • In alignment with management priorities, holds self-accountable for the end-to-end service quality, completeness, and resulting customer experience (including but not limited to availability, safety, security, customer service).

  • Supports escalation of issues to appropriate owner.

Background Check Requirements

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.

Hiring process

4 interviews

Hiring process

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

About Microsoft

Microsoft is a global technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and devices. Founded in 1975, it is one of the world's largest software makers, known for its Windows operating system, Office productivity suite, Azure cloud platform, and LinkedIn professional network. The company employs over 220,000 people worldwide and operates across more than 190 countries.

In Spain, Microsoft has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, serving as a hub for engineering, sales, and customer-facing roles. The company is a major employer of international talent in Spain, offering roles in data center operations, cloud engineering, and digital solution consulting. Microsoft's Spanish offices are known for a collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation and work-life balance, making it an attractive destination for international professionals seeking to relocate to Spain.

Industry
Cloud and Software
Founded
1975
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Redmond, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Microsoft offers a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa sponsorship and assistance with work permits in Spain.
  • The company's Spanish offices operate in English for many technical roles, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • Microsoft is consistently ranked among the top employers globally for its compensation, benefits, and career development programs.
  • The company has a strong internal mobility culture, allowing employees to move between countries and teams, which is attractive for professionals planning long-term careers.
  • Spain is a key market for Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, with data center investments in Madrid and Zaragoza, creating demand for specialized technical roles.

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Additional information

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,requesting accommodations.

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