About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

As an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer in Advanced Operations Engineering, you will join the team responsible for new manufacturing technologies and processes enabling New Product Introduction (NPI). You will successfully develop, qualify, and scale up new manufacturing processes in collaboration with Contract Manufacturers (CM) and Joint Development Manufacturers (JDM). You will bring an extensive understanding of the tools, processes, and techniques used to manufacture infrastructure products. You will be a valued partner to the product development team through your industry knowledge and experience with the conceptualization, implementation, and qualification of advanced manufacturing techniques. You will identify Design for Manufacturability (DFM) opportunities and support the delivery of high-caliber products and fulfillment chains.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000-$172,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Support Advanced Manufacturing Engineers in the development of manufacturing process solutions and capabilities, including industry-first process definition, startup, and qualification.

• Strategize the implementation of manufacturing processes into established production and capacity planning to achieve forecast goals.

• Develop manufacturing documentation (e.g., Bills of Materials, assembly drawings, manufacturing work instructions) in support of New Product Introduction.

• Establish, deliver, and maintain manufacturing and quality processes and standards for new technologies, leveraging existing tools and processes as required.

• Collaborate with design and cross-functional engineering teams throughout NPI phases to identify value engineering opportunities and ensure manufacturability. Work closely with manufacturing partners on build readiness and process validation, solving design and manufacturing issues efficiently to meet project timelines and ensure flawless NPI launches.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of experience with SMT and box build manufacturing processes, with manufacturing best practice (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and new product development.

• 5 years of experience performing DFx (Design for Excellence) using tools such as valor and allegro, including developing PCBA manufacturing processes, acceptance testing, startup, and qualification.

• 5 years of experience in project engineering, overseeing NPI operational readiness for senior levels.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience in new site/line/equipment bring up/transfer and qualification.

• Experience with a Product Data Management (PDM) Tool (e.g., SAP, Agile, Windchill).

• Experience developing solid, effective technical relationships with agreement manufacturers/vendors.

• Ability to drive root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous process improvements working with cross-functional teams, contract manufacturers and suppliers.

• Ability to communicate with global teams, collaborate effectively to achieve project goals, contribute to the engineering community, and manage projects spanning multiple technologies.