Thermal Test Engineer at Google Sunnyvale, CA

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Thermal Test Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to join the hardware testing team on-site. You will collaborate with the Thermal Product Design group to build test plans, fixtures, and scripts, and execute thermal tests in our lab or external facilities.

The role requires a mechanical or related engineering background and hands-on lab experience with Linux environments. You will mentor peers, design lab equipment, and help standardize testing globally while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2 years in thermal design/test or 1 year with advanced degree.
• Experience with hyperscale air/liquid cooled data center environments and Linux testing environments.
• Experience with Linux and scripting in a research and development lab.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Thermal Product Design team to produce test plans, develop test fixtures, configure hardware and software systems, create scripts for hardware manipulation, and analyze and document the thermal performance of hardware systems.
• Carry out thermal testing at our internal lab or external facilities, mentoring junior team members and external vendors.
• Design and develop new lab equipment, and improve the testing environment and execution strategy.
• Measure, simulate, analyze, and improve the thermal performance of hardware.
• Setup, bring up, troubleshoot, and debug systems in a Linux environment, including installing operating systems, firmware, and software tools.
• Setup and maintain lab space, tools, and materials; manage inventory of prototype devices and enforce lab safety and general housekeeping.
• In collaboration with design engineers provide feedback, refine hardware designs, and consistently meet Google's stringent quality and reliability standards.
• Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) lab activities: researching, designing, and developing test equipment for machinery prototypes.
• Develop best test practices, troubleshoot and problem-solve on systems, and create protocols to standardize tests globally.
• Possess excellent documentation and communication skills.

Skills

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Python

Linux

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools (drivers, hammers, drills, crimpers)

Test equipment design

Job description

Thermal Test Engineer at Google, Sunnyvale, CA. This role requires physical interaction with hardware equipment in a simulated data center environment, utilizing Google labs, power, and safety equipment. Regular development and processing of engineering hardware must be performed on site.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Thermal Product Design team to produce test plans, develop test fixtures, configure hardware and software systems, create scripts for hardware manipulation, and analyze and document the thermal performance of hardware systems.
• Carry out thermal testing at our internal lab or external facilities, mentoring junior team members and external vendors.
• Design and develop new lab equipment, and improve the testing environment and execution strategy.
• Measure, simulate, analyze, and improve the thermal performance of hardware.
• Setup, bring up, troubleshoot, and debug systems in a Linux environment, including installing operating systems, firmware, and software tools.
• Setup and maintain lab space, tools, and materials; manage inventory of prototype devices and enforce lab safety and general housekeeping.
• In collaboration with design engineers provide feedback, refine hardware designs, and consistently meet Google's stringent quality and reliability standards.
• Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) lab activities: researching, designing, and developing test equipment for machinery prototypes.
• Develop best test practices, troubleshoot and problem-solve on systems, and create protocols to standardize tests globally.
• Possess excellent documentation and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience working in a thermal design/test technical environment, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience with hyperscale air/liquid cooled data center environments and their Linux testing environments and high power test environments.
• Experience with Linux and scripting in a research and development lab.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with computational thermal/mechanical simulation software or analysis.
• Experience using hand tools such as drivers, hammers, drills and crimpers.
• Experience with thermal cooling technologies and developing test strategies and execution.
• Experience in manufacturing processes such as Design for Manufacturability (DFM)/ Design for Assembly (DFA) or in design for large-scale deployment.
• Excellent software skills such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, Linux, shell scripting or any scripting languages.

Compensation

US base salary range: $122,000–$174,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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