Senior Engineer, PCBA DFM

Google LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Design for Manufacturability/SMT Engineer to be the principal technical authority for PCBA DfM across its consumer hardware portfolio. You will own the SMT process integration roadmap and lead failure analysis during product ramps, partnering with global contract manufacturers to scale reliability and efficiency.

You will influence product design teams early in development and help define standards for panel design, routing clearances, and traceability, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• 8 years of experience in high-density consumer hardware design, PCBA, and DFM.
• Experience in SMT process integration, high-risk CAD layout reviews, and component-level failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Google's long-term technology roadmaps for PCBA assembly and high-density packaging.
• Lead the development of Google’s PCBA Design Guidelines for rigid and rigid-flex assemblies.
• Oversee OK2FAB layout approval workflow and high-risk CAD layout reviews to mitigate manufacturing risks.
• Lead high-stakes SMT defect investigations and drive factory yield improvements during NPI and mass production ramps.
• Set engineering standards for panel designs, routing clearances, and SMT traceability parameters.

Skills

High-density hardware design

Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

SMT process integration

CAD layout reviews

Component-level failure analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

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• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in high-density consumer hardware design, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) process integration, high-risk CAD layout reviews, and conducting component-level failure analysis.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Advanced understanding of solder metallurgy, intermetallic compound formation, SAC305/405 properties, and low-temperature solders.
• Demonstrated industry leadership through patents, published technical papers, or active contributions to industry standards bodies.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

As a Senior Design for Manufacturability (DfM)/Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Engineer, you will serve as the principal technical authority for Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) DfM across Google’s entire consumer hardware portfolio including Phones, Watches, Hearables, and more. In this role, you will bridge the gap between product design and mass production. You will own the technical roadmap for SMT process integration, qualify next-generation component technologies, and lead high-stakes failure analysis task forces during product ramps. Operating with high technical autonomy, you will influence product design teams early in the development lifecycle and partner directly with global tier-one contract manufacturers to ensure our hardware is built reliably and efficiently at a massive scale.

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.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

As a Senior Design for Manufacturability (DfM)/Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Engineer, you will serve as the principal technical authority for Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) DfM across Google’s entire consumer hardware portfolio including Phones, Watches, Hearables, and more. In this role, you will bridge the gap between product design and mass production. You will own the technical roadmap for SMT process integration, qualify next-generation component technologies, and lead high-stakes failure analysis task forces during product ramps. Operating with high technical autonomy, you will influence product design teams early in the development lifecycle and partner directly with global tier-one contract manufacturers to ensure our hardware is built reliably and efficiently at a massive scale.

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.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $144000 - $208000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Define and execute Google's long-term technology roadmaps for PCBA assembly, including qualifying advanced, high-density component packaging for future product generations.
• Author, standardize, and maintain Google’s proprietary PCBA Design Guidelines for rigid and rigid-flex assemblies, setting the benchmark for hardware manufacturability.
• Lead the technical gatekeeping and execution of the OK2FAB layout approval workflow, conducting critical, high-risk CAD layout reviews to mitigate manufacturing risks before fabrication.
• Serve as the engineer, who is directly responsible for high-stakes SMT defect investigations, applying analytical lab techniques to resolve complex assembly failures and recover factory yields during NPI and mass-production ramps.
• Define engineering standards for panel array designs, panelization routing clearances, allowable x-out thresholds, and SMT process traceability parameters.

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