Staff Opto-Mechanical Product Engineer (AR/VR)

Google Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's XR team in Fremont seeks a Staff Product Engineer for Opto-Mechanical Modules to lead system integration of Light Engine Assemblies and drive performance across optical, mechanical, and thermal domains.

Responsibilities include defining ERS/ICD specifications, designing DOEs, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and delivering yield improvements through data modeling and fault analysis. This role offers strong growth in a cutting-edge display ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience working in a product engineering role for display or semiconductor products.
• 3 years of experience in technical leadership.
• Experience setting product specifications (ERS/ICD), designing characterization experiments (DOE), and defining production binning and calibration strategies.
• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 12 years of industry experience specializing in product engineering or module integration for AR/VR displays, optical engines, or high-precision optoelectronic systems.
• Deep technical expertise in electro-optical module integration across optical, mechanical, semiconductor, quality, reliability, and thermal domains.
• Proficiency with statistical data modeling and automation tools (JMP, Python, MATLAB, SQL, R) for yield modeling and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Proven track record guiding complex NPI optoelectronic modules from prototype to high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive system-level integration, comprehensive characterization, and yield optimization for Light Engine Assemblies (LEAs).
• Establish, align, and maintain technical documentation, including ERS, ICDs, datasheets, and test protocols.
• Support V&V, DOEs, and corner characterization across optical, electrical, and thermal domains.
• Deliver continuous yield improvements using statistical data modeling, failure analysis, root-cause determination, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, test engineering, quality, operations, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Product specs

DOE experiments

Yield modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/Optical/Physics/Mech

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

JMP

Python

MATLAB

SQL

R

Job description

Google's XR team in Fremont seeks a Staff Product Engineer for Opto-Mechanical Modules to lead system integration of Light Engine Assemblies and drive performance across optical, mechanical, and thermal domains.

Responsibilities include defining ERS/ICD specifications, designing DOEs, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and delivering yield improvements through data modeling and fault analysis. This role offers strong growth in a cutting-edge display ecosystem.