Mechanical Test Engineering Manager

Google • Mountain View, CA • 1d ago

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

6 years of experience in mechanical test engineering for consumer hardware.

3 years of experience in a technical leadership or management role.

Experience with test fixture design, assembly, development, system bring-up, and troubleshooting.

Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools such as SolidWorks.

Experience with factory automation, ongoing system monitoring, and predictive maintenance.

Preferred qualifications:

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

Experience with mechanical tests such as force testing, water leak tests, and durability/life cycle testing.

Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) principles and a track record of providing effective feedback on product design.

Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills.

Strong background in high-volume consumer electronics manufacturing, particularly with smartphones or similar devices.

Expertise in mechanical design principles, fixture design, and manufacturing processes.

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 Mechanical Test Engineering Manager, you will lead a multi-disciplinary group within the Global Operations organization working on factory testing and automation for Google's consumer hardware products. In this role, you will guide your team in developing, implementing, and optimizing mechanical manufacturing test fixtures and processes. You will 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 etc. You will 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $171,000-$254,000 + 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:

Lead and mentor a team of mechanical and manufacturing test engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Oversee the development, design, and validation of mechanical manufacturing test fixtures and equipment.

Collaborate with product design, product quality, and operations teams to review new product designs, identify potential manufacturing challenges, and provide feedback to improve manufacturability.

Drive the development of new mechanical tests and test methods to address product design changes and evolve quality requirements.

Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure on-time delivery of test solutions.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCPEEOPost.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.

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