Senior Hardware Power Test Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Hardware Power Test Engineer for its Platforms Infrastructure in Sunnyvale, CA. The role focuses on prototype bring‑up, validation, qualification, and failure analysis of server‑related power components, collaborating with HW board and power designers and lab teams to ensure lab readiness for new products.

The position emphasizes on‑site work in a simulated data centre environment, with emphasis on power testing methodologies and bench‑level hardware validation using

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in a power electronics technical environment, or 3 years with an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Define, execute and document electrical characterization, validation and qualification of on‑board system‑level power distribution network.
• Troubleshoot and root cause electrical component level defects and design issues.
• Support design engineers with debug, component validation, and failure analysis of released products.
• Develop test procedures for general qualification and targeted testing of DUTs using automated/scripted tests.
• Collect and analyse aggregated data to enable data‑driven engineering decisions during HW R&D and report findings.

Skills

Python

Linux

Test automation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Programmable power supplies

Spectrum analyzers

DMMs

Function generators

Job description

Google is seeking a Senior Hardware Power Test Engineer for its Platforms Infrastructure in Sunnyvale, CA. The role focuses on prototype bring‑up, validation, qualification, and failure analysis of server‑related power components, collaborating with HW board and power designers and lab teams to ensure lab readiness for new products.

The position emphasizes on‑site work in a simulated data centre environment, with emphasis on power testing methodologies and bench‑level hardware validation using