Product Design Engineering Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2027

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Product Design Engineer intern to help reinvent the form and function of electronics. You will work with cross-functional teams to prototype, evaluate and iterate CAD models for consumer electronics, balancing comfort, performance and manufacturability.

Ideal candidates are in their penultimate year pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Product Design or related fields, with familiarity in CAD tools and mechanical

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Product Design, or related technical field.
• Internship experience or project work in product design or CAD tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product design of consumer electronics, focusing on balancing form, function and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop CAD models, tolerances and feasibility analyses.

Job description

Please complete your application before October 9, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it’s in a candidate’s best interest to apply early. Timing on when you can hear back will vary and can take upwards of 90+ days. If you haven’t heard from us in three months about your application, we likely proceeded with other candidates for the role. Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the internship program. This internship is intended for students in their penultimate academic year, who are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program. To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English.

• In the “Resume Section:” attach an updated CV or resume.
• Please ensure you’ve listed your anticipated graduation date (in MM/YY)
• In the “Education Section:” attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English.
• Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript.

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

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Bellevue, WA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Redmond, WA, USA; Redwood City, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Goleta, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; South San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Product Design, or a related technical field.
• Internship experience, work experience, educational, or personal project experience with product design, or with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools (e.g., PTC Creo, ProE, or Unigraphics NX) and mechanical simulation tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
• In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
• Experience with Unigraphics NX/Teamcenter with proficiency in CAD, tolerance analysis, and structural finite element analysis.
• Familiarity with mechanical design of plastic and metal components, printed circuit boards (PCB) and flexible printed circuits (FPC), and acoustics used in consumer electronic products.
• Familiarity with electromechanical assemblies, manufacturing techniques, fabrication techniques, and rapid prototyping.

About The Job

As a Product Design Engineer, you will help to reinvent the shape of electronics: balancing comfort, performance,