Mechanical Design Engineer - High-Speed Interconnects

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Go-To-Market team within Google Cloud, contributing to the design, analysis, and prototyping of high-speed I/O cables and connectors for PCIe and related interconnects. You will collaborate with vendors and cross-functional partners to drive parts through manufacture and ensure robust electrical/mechanical performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, tolerance analysis, and continued involvement with suppliers worldwide, including on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience designing mechanical components such as plastic or metal parts, mechanical assemblies, printed circuit boards, or flexes.
• 3 years of experience using computer-aided design (CAD) tools such as 3D MCAD, NX, Creo, or Solidworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-speed I/O and interconnect cables and connectors. Concept and design the next-generation families of cables to meet the expanding needs for both internal and external PCIe solutions, and support the growing portfolio of high power connector and solutions.
• Design Ethernet electrical cables to meet and exceed industry specifications, and drive multi-source development of cable solutions that meet Google's interoperability requirements.
• Perform tolerance analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on mating designs.
• Develop thorough cable specifications that address electrical and mechanical performance, quality, ergonomics, and serviceability, working with a broad cross-functional team.
• Drive suppliers to provide functioning prototypes for early evaluation, identify and resolve design weaknesses inherent to supplier product offerings to meet and exceed Google's requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

System integration

Education

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

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

Tools

CAD tools (3D MCAD, NX, Creo, Solidworks)

Job description

Google is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Go-To-Market team within Google Cloud, contributing to the design, analysis, and prototyping of high-speed I/O cables and connectors for PCIe and related interconnects. You will collaborate with vendors and cross-functional partners to drive parts through manufacture and ensure robust electrical/mechanical performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, tolerance analysis, and continued involvement with suppliers worldwide, including on-site