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Manufacturing Hardware Technical Lead, Google Cloud

Google is a global technology leader that specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, cloud computing, software, and hardware. The company is known for its innovative approach to technology and its mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud
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Description For Manufacturing Hardware Technical Lead, Google Cloud

Google's Manufacturing Operations team is responsible for providing the manufacturing capability to deliver state-of-the-art physical infrastructure for one of the largest and most powerful computing infrastructures in the world. As a Manufacturing Hardware Technical Lead for Google Cloud, you will evaluate product designs and create processes, tools, and procedures for Google's infrastructure. You'll work closely with vendors, collaborate with Commodity Managers and Design Engineers, and ensure manufacturing processes are repeatable and controlled. Your role is crucial in making sure various pieces of Google's infrastructure fit together perfectly, keeping systems running smoothly for a seamless user experience. You'll lead custom test systems development, partner with test engineering teams, manage projects, drive technical discussions, and participate in design validation and system integration activities. This role requires a strong background in electrical/computer engineering, experience in board and system manufacturing, and excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.

Last updated 9 months ago

Responsibilities For Manufacturing Hardware Technical Lead, Google Cloud

  • 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, Google Cloud

Linux
  • 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

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