Staff DfM/SMT Engineer — High-Density PCBA

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Staff DfM/SMT Engineer to lead PCBA design for manufacturability across our consumer hardware portfolio, including phones and wearables. You will own the SMT process integration roadmap and guide cross‑functional teams through high-stakes failure analyses during ramps.

You'll partner with contract manufacturers, influence early design decisions, and drive reliable, scalable mass production of advanced PCBA solutions.

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.

Skills

High-density hardware design

PCBA design for manufacturability (DFM

SMT process integration

CAD layout reviews

Failure analysis

Product development collaboration

Education

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

Master's degree or PhD in Materials Science/Mechanical/Electrical Eng or related field

Tools

CAD tools

PCBA fabrication processes

Solder metallurgy knowledge

Job description

Google is seeking a Staff DfM/SMT Engineer to lead PCBA design for manufacturability across our consumer hardware portfolio, including phones and wearables. You will own the SMT process integration roadmap and guide cross‑functional teams through high-stakes failure analyses during ramps.

You'll partner with contract manufacturers, influence early design decisions, and drive reliable, scalable mass production of advanced PCBA solutions.