Hardware Testing and Manufacturing Engineer

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 144,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a seasoned Hardware Testing and Manufacturing Engineer to lead mechanical test fixtures and automation for its first‑party consumer hardware. You will review designs for manufacturability, provide feedback to design teams, and develop innovative test solutions for features like water resistance and button functionality.

You will work within Google’s Devices & Services organization to ensure scalable, reliable manufacturing processes, driving efficiency, quality, and robust test

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical execution of mechanical manufacturing test and automation strategies.
• Oversee the design and validation of mechanical test fixtures from concept to mass production.
• Collaborate with product design teams to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback and improve manufacturability.
• Develop new mechanical test methods to address product changes and quality requirements.
• Analyze test data to identify trends and implement root‑cause corrective actions.

Job description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 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, Design of Experiments (DOE), and failure analysis investigation.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools such as NX and SolidWorks.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with mechanical tests such as force testing, water leak tests, and durability and life‑cycle testing.
• Experience in high-volume consumer electronics manufacturing with smartphones or similar devices.
• Experience in mechanical design principles, fixture design, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Agile.
• Knowledge of DFM principles and a track record of providing effective feedback on product design.

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 a Hardware Testing and Manufacturing Engineer, you will join the global operations organization working on factory testing and automation for Google’s first‑party 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 Computer‑Aided Design (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.

US: $144,000 - $209,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical execution of mechanical manufacturing test and automation strategies.
• Oversee the design and validation of mechanical test fixtures from concept to mass production.
• Collaborate with product design teams to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback and improve manufacturability.
• Develop new mechanical test methods to address product changes and quality requirements.
• Analyze test data to identify trends and implement root‑cause corrective actions.

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 Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.