Mechanical Product Design Engineer, Platforms, Cloud Interconnect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target (15%)

Benefits

Job summary

Google Sunnyvale, CA, USA is seeking a Mechanical Product Design Engineer to join a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team. You will participate in design, analysis, and prototyping of new concepts, working with vendors and cross-functional teams to bring parts to manufacture.

This role sits at the intersection of hardware development and cloud interconnect platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in mechanical design with hands-on CAD experience and a track record of shipping

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 experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

3D MCAD

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Product Design Engineer, Platforms, Cloud Interconnect

Google Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

• 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of work experience in consumer product design.
• Experience shipping multiple consumer products.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers around the world on part manufacturing and final assembly, including onsite factory support.
• Experience with multiple manufacturing methods used in consumer products.
• System integration experience, including electro‑mechanical components (audio, display, camera, antenna, etc.), waterproofing, thermals, grounding, or product architecture.

About the job

As a member of a fast‑paced multi‑disciplinary team, you use your creativity and range of engineering experience to explore solutions to a variety of engineering problems. As a mechanical engineer, you participate in the design, analysis, and prototyping of new concepts. You work in a manufacturing and product oriented development environment and collaborate with vendors and outside sources in order to see parts through to manufacture.It's an exciting time to join Google Cloud’s Go-To-Market team, leading the AI revolution for businesses worldwide. You’ll excel by leveraging Google's brand credibility—a legacy built on inventing foundational technologies and proven at scale. We’ll provide you with the world's most advanced AI portfolio, including frontier Gemini models, and the complete Vertex AI platform, helping you to solve business problems. We’re a collaborative culture providing direct access to DeepMind's engineering and research minds, empowering you to solve customer challenges. Join us to be the catalyst for our mission, drive customer success, and define the new cloud era—the market is yours. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About the job

As a member of a fast‑paced multi‑disciplinary team, you use your creativity and range of engineering experience to explore solutions to a variety of engineering problems. As a mechanical engineer, you participate in the design, analysis, and prototyping of new concepts. You work in a manufacturing and product oriented development environment and collaborate with vendors and outside sources in order to see parts through to manufacture.It's an exciting time to join Google Cloud’s Go-To-Market team, leading the AI revolution for businesses worldwide. You’ll excel by leveraging Google's brand credibility—a legacy built on inventing foundational technologies and proven at scale. We’ll provide you with the world's most advanced AI portfolio, including frontier Gemini models, and the complete Vertex AI platform, helping you to solve business problems. We’re a collaborative culture providing direct access to DeepMind's engineering and research minds, empowering you to solve customer challenges. Join us to be the catalyst for our mission, drive customer success, and define the new cloud era—the market is yours. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• 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.

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