Manufacturing Hardware Technical Lead

Google is a global technology company known for its search engine and various internet-related services and products.
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
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Description For Manufacturing Hardware Technical Lead

Google's Manufacturing Operations team is seeking a Manufacturing Hardware Technical Lead for Google Cloud. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining Google's powerful computing infrastructure. As a Manufacturing Hardware Technical Lead, you'll be responsible for evaluating product designs and creating processes, tools, and procedures for Google's search technology. You'll work closely with vendors to ensure manufacturing processes are repeatable and controlled, and collaborate with Commodity Managers and Design Engineers to determine infrastructure needs and product specifications.

The role requires a strong background in electrical/computer engineering, with at least 8 years of experience in technical leadership, board and system manufacturing, or program management. You'll be involved in various aspects of hardware development, including board layout, high-speed signal processing, power distribution, and lab debugging.

Key responsibilities include leading the implementation of custom test systems, partnering with test engineering teams for new product introductions, managing procurement and budgets, and driving technical discussions to ensure manufacturability and cost optimization. You'll also act as a technical liaison between Google's team and Joint Design Manufacturer partners.

This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that powers Google's vast online services. You'll be part of the Technical Infrastructure team, which is responsible for building and maintaining the architecture behind Google's product portfolio. The team takes pride in being "engineers' engineers" and enjoys the challenges of keeping Google's networks running smoothly to provide users with the best and fastest experience possible.

Google offers an inclusive work environment and is committed to equal opportunity employment. They welcome applications from people with disabilities and provide accommodations as needed. This role is based in Taipei, Taiwan, and requires English proficiency for effective global collaboration.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Manufacturing Hardware Technical Lead

  • Lead the conception and implementation of custom test systems (interface cards, fixtures, racks, and more) to support design validation and manufacturing tests across various product lines
  • Partner with test engineering teams to productize test vehicles to validate the latest technologies and other new technologies for New Product Introduction (NPI) products
  • Partner with Technical Program Managers (TPM) to manage procurement, budget, schedule, risk management for custom test systems development projects and alignment with NPI program schedules, including Request for Proposal (RFP) process and selection of Joint Design Manufacturer (JDM) partner and technology suppliers
  • Drive technical discussions and reviews, ensure manufacturability, cost optimization, guide technical tradeoff analysis and decision-making processes, and act as technical liaison between Google technical team and JDM partners
  • Participate in design validation, system integration activities, product bring up, and validation during prototype builds

Requirements For Manufacturing Hardware Technical Lead

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  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in a technical lead, board and system manufacturing, or program management role
  • Experience in board layout, high speed signal, signal integrity, power distribution techniques, validation, lab bring up and debug
  • Experience in managing suppliers and partners in implementing test hardware requirements for manufacturing testing

Benefits For Manufacturing Hardware Technical Lead

  • Google welcomes people with disabilities

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