About the job

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000 - $233,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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.

Position reports to the Google (Sunnyvale, CA) office and may allow for a hybrid schedule per Google policy.

Responsibilities

• Apply design and engineering expertise for mass production and problem-solving utilizing CFD tools like FloTHERM, Ice Pak for complex 3D modeling and Ansys for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to solve thermal and structural failures.

• Manage the product design lifecycle and cross-functional communication that directs the end-to-end lifecycle via Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (Windchill or Agile) to track Bills of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO).

• Own the development of highly complex product systems or components, ensuring successful delivery through all project milestones.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in multiple technical domains, influencing product direction and driving system-level innovation.

• Mentor junior engineers and enhance team capabilities by actively participating in design reviews and sharing critical knowledge. Anticipate and mitigate product design risks by analyzing data, validating designs, and implementing strategic improvements.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, Computer Science, or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Product Design Engineer-related occupation.

• Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, Computer Science or a related field, and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Product Design Engineer-related occupation.

• Position requires 2 years of experience in the following:

• Hardware subsystem design and validation, including thermal, structural, waterproofing, or grounding analysis

• Electro-mechanical systems integration with cross-functional teams for multi-components systems such as server, storage, and IT equipment systems

• Collaboration with global manufacturing suppliers on part manufacturing and final product assembly, including onsite factory support

• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis or failure analysis of hardware components and manufacturing processes

• Technical data analysis and application of engineering fundamentals to validate designs and implement findings