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Mechanical Test Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure
This is a specialized role which 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.
Google's custom-designed machines make up one of the largest and most powerful computing infrastructures in the world. As a part of the Hardware Testing Engineering team, you will ensure that this equipment is reliable. In the Research and Development (R&D) lab, you will design test equipment for prototypes of machinery and develop the protocols used to scale these tests for the entire global team, working with design engineers, give input on designs to improve hardware until you're sure it meets Google's standards of quality and reliability.
With your technical expertise, you create test plans for platforms (e.g., validating the interaction of multiple pieces of equipment at the networking and subsystem levels), and using your knowledge of component design characteristics, you diagnose hardware or software issues.
As a Mechanical Test Engineer, you will bring mechanical, structural, and thermal testing expertise to Google's design and test team. You will provide support to the Platforms organization, assisting engineers on product development (e.g., testing, setup, troubleshooting, and analyzing problems) of prototype systems under development. In this role, you will utilize equipment such as shaker tables, highly accelerated life test (HALT) testing, drop towers, and simple automation scripts. You will be writing and executing test plans, coordinating allocation of resources, ensuring that test equipment is calibrated, and that the lab is a safe environment.The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with hardware evaluation methodologies (e.g., lab measurements, environmental stress testing, performance monitoring, test automation, and data analysis).
- Experience with test scripts and debug failures during test execution with the development team.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Experience working in a mechanical engineering technical environment.
- Experience with Shock and Vibe testing, solid-state drives (SSD) or hard disk drives (HDD) testing.
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T), Bill of materials (BOM) management, document control, work instructions, DFx (Design for Excellence), Tolerance Stackup Analysis.
- Experience working with Joint Development Manufacturer (JDMs), contract manufacturers and documenting hardware and test specifications.
- Proficiency with Solidworks or Creo and ability to do hand-calculations and simulation for structural and thermal analysis (i.e. FEA).
About the job
Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.Google's custom-designed machines make up one of the largest and most powerful computing infrastructures in the world. As a part of the Hardware Testing Engineering team, you will ensure that this equipment is reliable. In the Research and Development (R&D) lab, you will design test equipment for prototypes of machinery and develop the protocols used to scale these tests for the entire global team, working with design engineers, give input on designs to improve hardware until you're sure it meets Google's standards of quality and reliability.
With your technical expertise, you create test plans for platforms (e.g., validating the interaction of multiple pieces of equipment at the networking and subsystem levels), and using your knowledge of component design characteristics, you diagnose hardware or software issues.
As a Mechanical Test Engineer, you will bring mechanical, structural, and thermal testing expertise to Google's design and test team. You will provide support to the Platforms organization, assisting engineers on product development (e.g., testing, setup, troubleshooting, and analyzing problems) of prototype systems under development. In this role, you will utilize equipment such as shaker tables, highly accelerated life test (HALT) testing, drop towers, and simple automation scripts. You will be writing and executing test plans, coordinating allocation of resources, ensuring that test equipment is calibrated, and that the lab is a safe environment.The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000-$149,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Write and execute test plans while partnering with hardware engineering teams and provide detailed test reports and presentations to various stakeholders.
- Provide technical lab support and leadership for tester/fixture development, validation, and procurement. Implement lab changes and partner with general contractors to ensure that the lab is always in compliance.
- Evaluate mechanical structures and assemblies for actual fitting and perform engineering tests (e.g., vibration, shock, and packaging).
- Design, produce, and assemble mechanical parts and assemblies for products using basic machine shop tools/equipment
- Set up and conduct tests of complete units and parts and investigate proposals for improving structures/assembly.