Engineering Technician, Robotics, DeepMind

Google Inc.; Cambridge City (IN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Google, DeepMind in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Engineering Technician to build and prototype robotic systems in lab settings and validate them in real-world scenarios. You will join a multi-disciplinary team focused on advancing robotics and ensuring safe, ethical AI development for billions of users.

Your role includes electromechanical prototyping, cable harness work, and rigorous testing, with English proficiency required for collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in EE/physics or related field.
• Experience with cable harness assembly and cable drawing packages.
• Experience with lab instrumentation (DMM, oscilloscope, LCR meters, programmable loads).
• Soldering experience including fine pitch and BGA/LGA rework.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electromechanical prototype builds including kitting, assembly, and testing.
• Rework PCBs in a variety of different applications.
• Inspect incoming parts and coordinate with external fab houses and contract manufacturers; cable harness assembly for R&D prototyping and low quantity builds.
• Track inventory of parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies across multiple sites.
• Execute Detailed Design Verification Test (DVT) of PCBAs following existing test documentation.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Prototype development

Electromechanical assembly

PCB rework experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

LCR meter

Power supplies

Soldering tools

Job description

Share Engineering Technician, Robotics, DeepMind

DeepMind Cambridge, MA, USA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with cable harness assembly and generation of cable drawing packages.
• Experience with common lab instrumentation (DMM, oscilloscope, LCR meter, programmable load/power supplies).
• Experience with soldering such as but not limited to (fine pitch, Ball Grid Array/Land Grid Array(BGA/LGA)) with soldering irons, tweezers, hot air rework pencils, preheaters, and reflow ovens.

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to work cross-functionally and in a team environment.

About the job

As an Engineering Technician, you will engage in a variety of challenging projects, from building and prototyping robotic systems in laboratory settings to validating them in real-world scenarios. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a multi-functional team dedicated to advancing the field of robotics.

Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority.

We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $108,000 - $153,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with electromechanical prototype builds including kitting, assembly, and testing.
• Rework PCBs in a variety of different applications.
• Inspect incoming parts and coordinate with external fab houses and contract manufacturers Cable harness assembly for Research and Development (R&D) prototyping and low quantity builds.
• Track inventory of parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies across multiple sites.
• Execute Detailed Design Verification Test (DVT) of PCBAs following existing test documentation.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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