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Mechanical Test Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure

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Mechanical Test Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure

Mountain View, CA

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 Mechanical Engineering technical environment, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
  • 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 or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

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  • Experience with solid-state drives (SSD) or hard disk drives (HDD) testing.
  • Experience with Shock and Vibe testing, including working with an appropriate accelerometer and how to mount it.
  • Experience with Solidworks or Creo for 3D mechanical engineering design and drawings, with the ability to do calculations and simulation for structural and thermal analysis.
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers and documenting hardware and test specifications.
  • Experience with BOM management, document control, work instructions, Tolerance Stackup Analysis.

  • About the job

    As a Mechanical Test Engineer, you will bring mechanical, structural, and thermal testing knowledge 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, accelerated life testing, drop towers, and simple automation scripts. You will also be writing and executing test plans, coordinating allocation of resources, ensuring that test equipment is calibrated, and that the lab is a safe environment to work in.

    Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

    The US base salary range for this full-time position is $117,000-$172,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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, and implement lab changes and partner with general contractors to ensure that the lab is in compliance.
    • Evaluate mechanical structures and assemblies for fitting and performing 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.

    Client-provided location(s): Mountain View, CA, USA
    Job ID: Google-136469556473275078
    Employment Type: Full Time

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Mental Health Benefits
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • Pet-friendly Office
      • Snacks
      • Some Meals Provided
      • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Company Equity
      • Performance Bonus
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Internship Program
      • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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