Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Google

Goleta, CA

About the Job

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, a related field or equivalent practical experience.
3 years of experience with designing manufacturing lines and processes for PCBs.
3 years of experience with defining DfX processes for radio frequency (RF) electronics and PCBs.
3 years of experience with optimizing vendor manufacturing practices.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with assembly and test of microwave and PCB electronics in a manufacturing setting.
Experience with collection, storage, and analysis of data from remote automated test systems.
Experience with hiring and management of manufacturing test engineers.
Familiarity with Linux-based environments and scripting, electromechanical assembly processes, microwave test and measurement techniques, and cryogenic equipment.

About the job

Google engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. As a member of an extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented team, you develop new products that are used by millions of people. We need our engineers to be versatile and passionate to take on new problems as we continue to push technology forward. If you get excited about building new things and working across discipline lines, then our team might be your next career step.

You will help ensure that Google Quantum AI’s fleet of quantum computing systems can be built efficiently and operate reliably, ensuring a high velocity for research and development on quantum platforms. You will design manufacturing, assembly, and related test processes as well Design for Excellence (DfX) practices for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) -based electronics, microwave components, and wiring. You will seek opportunities to graduate in-house procedures to manufacturing, continuously improve the lead-time and quality performance of key partners, provide technical input for our supplier strategy, and lay the foundations for a manufacturing engineering team.

Google Research is building the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. To achieve this, we’re working on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers and research scientists. Google Research teams collaborate closely with other teams across Google, maintaining the flexibility and versatility required to adapt new projects and foci that meet the demands of the world's fast-paced business needs.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $142,000-$211,000 + 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

Design manufacturing, assembly, and related test processes for microwave and electromagnetic components used in Google’s fleet of quantum computing systems.
Define DfX practices applicable to designers, suppliers, and contract manufacturers for PCB-based electronics, microwave components, and wiring.
Provide technical assessments of and guidance to vendors on manufacturing capabilities and process relevant to quality and lead times.
Monitor and continuously improve the manufacturing performance of key partners.
Identify additional manufacturing engineering and production test roles needed as the quantum fleet evolves and grows.

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. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Source : Google