Mechanical Testing Engineer

Google•Mountain View, CA

16h

About The Position

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 a Hardware Testing and Manufacturing Engineer, you will join the global operations organization working on factory testing and automation for Google’s 1P consumer hardware products. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing mechanical manufacturing test fixtures and processes. Your expertise in hardware testing, manufacturing and mechanical engineering will be essential as you review product designs for manufacturability, provide valuable feedback to product design teams, and drive the development of innovative test solutions for features like water resistance, button functionality, and other critical metrics. You will rely on your knowledge and experience with CAD, test equipment, electro-mechanical systems, and fabrication methods to provide solutions to engineering problems, including fixture design, automation, operation, and troubleshooting of factory test systems. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
5 years of experience in mechanical test engineering for consumer hardware.
Experience with test fixture design, assembly, development, system bring-up, and troubleshooting.
Experience with factory automation, ongoing system monitoring, and predictive maintenance.
Experience with design validation, DOE, and failure analysis investigation.
Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools such as NX and SolidWorks.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with high-volume consumer electronics manufacturing, particularly with smartphones or similar devices.
Experience with mechanical tests such as channel testing, water leak tests, and durability/life cycle testing.
Expertise in mechanical design principles, fixture design, and manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) principles and a track record of providing effective feedback on product design.
Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.

Responsibilities

Drive the technical execution of mechanical and manufacturing test strategies, ensuring high design quality and technical excellence.
Oversee the end-to-end development of test fixtures from concept to mass production, including the creation of detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for precise tolerancing.
Collaborate with Product Design and Operations teams to review new concepts, identify potential challenges, and provide DFM feedback to improve manufacturability.
Develop and implement new mechanical tests and methodologies to address product design changes and evolving quality requirements.
Manage technical project schedules and vendor engagements to ensure the on-time delivery of high-quality test solutions.