Mechatronics Engineer

Google; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 116,650 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, & DIS

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 20 days

Sick time 40 hours/year

Maternity leave 28-30 weeks

Baby bonding leave 18 weeks

Holidays 13 paid days

Job summary

Google Cloud is hiring a Mechatronics Engineer in Kirkland, WA to design and optimize hardware components and prototypes for robust, integrated systems.

You will work with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into reliable hardware and software interfaces, emphasizing performance, testability, and documentation. The role offers a competitive base, bonus target, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or related field with 2 years of experience.
• 2 years experience in systems architecture design, root-cause analysis, and hardware-software interactions; and in applying mechanical and electrical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize hardware component designs using industry-standard tools and cross-functional constraints.
• Build and utilize prototypes to test design features across operating conditions; perform simulation, analysis, and stress testing.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve issues in hardware components and systems; propose corrective actions.
• Review hardware designs (schematics, layouts, block diagrams) to validate function and prevent integration issues.
• Integrate complex hardware subsystems with products and networks; document specifications, test plans, and validation results.

Skills

Systems architecture

Root-cause analysis

Hardware-software interfaces

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or related field

Job description

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Experience completing work as directed, and collaborating with teammates; developing knowledge of relevant concepts and processes.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Mechatronics Engineering-related occupation.
• Position requires 2 years of experience in the following: Systems architecture design for performance, reliability, and testability or system-level design considering component interactions and resource constraints; Root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of electromechanical and software systems or debugging complex hardware-software interactions; Application of mechanical engineering and product design principles; Application of fundamental electrical engineering principles; and Technical documentation of system designs, processes, and specifications or creating technical specifications for system hardware and software.

About the job

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $116,650 - $153,000 + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize hardware component designs using industry-standard tools while considering cross-functional constraints and system requirements.
• Build and utilize prototypes to test design features, characterizing performance across various operating conditions through simulation, analysis, and stress testing.
• Analyze, identify, and debug issues within hardware components and systems, proposing corrective solutions to address failures and mitigate design risks.
• Review hardware designs, including schematics, layouts, and block diagrams, to validate functionality and proactively address potential integration issues.
• Integrate complex hardware subsystems and components with other products, services, and networks to create cohesive and functional final systems. Document hardware specifications, design implementations, test plans, and validation results throughout the entire product development lifecycle.

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