Robotics Engineering Technician: Prototyping & Testing

Google Inc.; Cambridge City (IN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Google, DeepMind in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Engineering Technician to build and prototype robotic systems in lab settings and validate them in real-world scenarios. You will join a multi-disciplinary team focused on advancing robotics and ensuring safe, ethical AI development for billions of users.

Your role includes electromechanical prototyping, cable harness work, and rigorous testing, with English proficiency required for collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in EE/physics or related field.
• Experience with cable harness assembly and cable drawing packages.
• Experience with lab instrumentation (DMM, oscilloscope, LCR meters, programmable loads).
• Soldering experience including fine pitch and BGA/LGA rework.

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 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

Prototype development

Electromechanical assembly

PCB rework experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

LCR meter

Power supplies

Soldering tools

Job description

Google, DeepMind in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Engineering Technician to build and prototype robotic systems in lab settings and validate them in real-world scenarios. You will join a multi-disciplinary team focused on advancing robotics and ensuring safe, ethical AI development for billions of users.

Your role includes electromechanical prototyping, cable harness work, and rigorous testing, with English proficiency required for collaboration across global teams.