Senior SMT & DfM Engineer for High-Density PCBA

Google

Mountain View (CA)

On-site

USD 171,000 - 248,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Google is seeking a Staff DfM/SMT Engineer in Mountain View to own the SMT process integration and PCBA DfM across Google's consumer hardware portfolio, including phones and wearables. You will drive the technical roadmap, qualify next-gen component technologies, and lead high-stakes failure analysis during ramps with global manufacturers.

As a principal authority, you will influence product design teams early and ensure reliable, scalable hardware.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10 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.

Responsibilities

Define and execute long-term technology roadmaps for PCBA assembly and high-density component packaging.
Write and maintain proprietary PCBA design guidelines for rigid and rigid-flex assemblies.
Lead technical gatekeeping for the OK to fabricate (OK2FAB) layout approval workflow, conducting CAD layout reviews to mitigate risks.
Serve as the principal engineering authority for high-stakes SMT defect investigations and failure analysis.
Define engineering standards for panel array designs, routing clearances, cross-out thresholds, and process traceability.