Optics Test Engineer, Consumer Hardware

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Test Engineer to automate testing processes and enhance product quality. The role involves designing test solutions for consumer electronics, focusing on optics and camera systems. Ideal candidates have strong coding skills and experience in hardware testing. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to impact product quality significantly.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in coding, developing test methodologies, and debugging.
• Experience in testing consumer electronic products for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop factory test stations with optics/display/camera calibration.
• Collaborate with teams on functional specifications and recommendations.

Skills

Coding

Debugging

Test Methodologies

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Optical Instruments

Test Scripts

Job description

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in coding, developing test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging.
• Experience in testing consumer electronic products for manufacturing.
• Experience in optics, display, or camera testing.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in specialized testing such as production testing, system integration testing, etc.
• Experience in hardware/software debug, failure analysis, hardware testing system bringup and validation.
• Experience in mechanical and software test station development and automation.
• Experience in color science and display/camera calibration algorithms, image processing algorithms, computer vision algorithms.
• Experience with using and calibrating cameras, colorimeters, spectrometers, integrating spheres, and other optical instruments.

About the job

At Google, our philosophy is build it, break it and then rebuild it better. That thinking is at the core of how we approach testing at Google. Unlike roles with similar names at the other companies, Test Engineers at Google aren't manual testers -- you write scripts to automate testing and create tools so developers can test their own code. As a Test Engineer, you navigate Google's massive codebase, identify weak spots and constantly design better and creative ways to break software and identify potential problems. You'll have a huge impact on the quality of Google's growing suite of products and services.

About the job

At Google, our philosophy is build it, break it and then rebuild it better. That thinking is at the core of how we approach testing at Google. Unlike roles with similar names at the other companies, Test Engineers at Google aren't manual testers -- you write scripts to automate testing and create tools so developers can test their own code. As a Test Engineer, you navigate Google's massive codebase, identify weak spots and constantly design better and creative ways to break software and identify potential problems. You'll have a huge impact on the quality of Google's growing suite of products and services.

In this role, you will be in one or all of the following product families: Phones, Laptops, Virtual Reality, Homes, and Devices. You will manage one of the key consumer satisfaction metrics functional performance of Google’s consumer electronic products, specifically focusing on optics/display/camera/computer vision. You will design and develop manufacturing test solutions to balance engineering and operational priorities. You will use your expertise in testing and testability to influence product design, promote best engineering practices, and drive quality and user experience improvements.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. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$174,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Design, and develop factory test stations with optics/display/camera calibration and test.
• Work with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and vendor partners to integrate the full test station including hardware (e.g., display, camera, optics, mechanics) and software (e.g., test scripts, station software, and test algorithms) to multiple factory production lines from New Product Information (NPI) to mass production (MP) stage.
• Analyze the build data (e.g., yield, overkill, etc.) to improve the accuracy and stabilize station hardware setup.
• Collaborate with the Design/Engineering/Assembly team on functional or assembly specifications for the product and make recommendations to design and test coverage improvement.
• Travel domestically or internationally up to 25% of the time as needed.

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