Robotics Engineering Technician – Prototyping & Testing

Google DeepMind; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Google DeepMind is seeking an Engineering Technician in the US to build and prototype robotic systems in lab settings and validate them in real-world scenarios. The role offers collaboration with a multi-functional team focused on advancing AI-enabled robotics.

The position emphasizes hands-on electromechanical work, lab instrumentation, and precision soldering with diverse prototyping tasks. Individual pay factors include skills, experience, and training; base salary ranges are provided with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with cable harness assembly and generation of cable drawing packages.
• Experience with common lab instrumentation (DMM, oscilloscope, LCR meter, programmable load/power supplies).
• Experience with soldering such as but not limited to (fine pitch, Ball Grid Array/Land Grid Array(BGA/LGA)) with soldering irons, tweezers, hot air rework pencils, preheaters, and reflow ovens.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electromechanical prototype builds including kitting, assembly, and testing.
• Rework PCBs in a variety of different applications.
• Inspect incoming parts and coordinate with external fab houses and contract manufacturers Cable harness assembly for Research and Development (R&D) prototyping and low quantity builds.
• Track inventory of parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies across multiple sites.
• Execute Detailed Design Verification Test (DVT) of PCBAs following existing test documentation.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Physics

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

LCR meter

Programmable load/power supplies

Soldering (fine pitch, BGA/LGA)

Job description

Google DeepMind is seeking an Engineering Technician in the US to build and prototype robotic systems in lab settings and validate them in real-world scenarios. The role offers collaboration with a multi-functional team focused on advancing AI-enabled robotics.

The position emphasizes hands-on electromechanical work, lab instrumentation, and precision soldering with diverse prototyping tasks. Individual pay factors include skills, experience, and training; base salary ranges are provided with