Structural Design & FEA Engineer, Sensor Systems

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Mountain View is seeking a Structural Design and Analysis Engineer for Sensors to develop and validate mechanical designs for next‑generation sensing hardware across phones, watches, and wearables.

You will build FEA models, run static and dynamic analyses, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize sensor performance while ensuring reliability and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in a structural mechanics and FEA simulation environment.
• 3 years of experience using simulation and design tools (Abaqus, Ansys Mechanical, Hypermesh, Siemens NX, Creo) and mechanical testing (tensile, compression, shear, quasi-static, dynamic).

Responsibilities

• Build verified, calibrated, and validated finite element analysis (FEA) and analytical models for mechanical parts, modules, and assemblies.
• Conduct static, dynamic, and structural analyses to predict field failures and sensor performance impacts.
• Correlate simulation results with physical performance to drive early design optimization and solve complex failures.
• Explore, validate, and integrate materials, technologies, and simulation methods to advance team capabilities.
• Partner cross-functionally across product development cycles to create analysis plans and deliver data-driven solutions.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA proficiency

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

Ansys Mechanical

Hypermesh

Siemens NX

Creo

Job description

Google Mountain View is seeking a Structural Design and Analysis Engineer for Sensors to develop and validate mechanical designs for next‑generation sensing hardware across phones, watches, and wearables.

You will build FEA models, run static and dynamic analyses, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize sensor performance while ensuring reliability and manufacturability.