Staff Product Design Engineer, Pixel Watch
Description For Staff Product Design Engineer, Pixel Watch
Google's Pixel Watch team is seeking a Staff Product Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design efforts for their next-generation wearable devices. This role combines cutting-edge technology with innovative design, working at the intersection of hardware and software excellence.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Google's wearable technology, working with the team that brings together Google's best AI, software, and hardware capabilities. As a Staff Product Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for driving the design, analysis, and prototyping of new concepts for the Pixel Watch line, ensuring that each product meets the highest standards of quality and innovation.
The role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering and product design, with at least 8 years of experience in designing mechanical components and using CAD tools. You'll be working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with various teams including Electrical Engineering, Antenna, Industrial Design, Reliability, Operations, Camera, and Product teams.
Key responsibilities include leading the Product Design team, providing technical direction, managing system-level analyses, and ensuring all design considerations from functionality to aesthetics are properly balanced. You'll also be involved in international travel (10-20%) to oversee engineering builds and manufacturing processes.
The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $168,000 to $252,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact in the wearable technology space while working with one of the world's leading technology companies.
The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise but also leadership skills, as you'll be guiding other engineers and working cross-functionally to solve complex challenges. You'll be part of Google's broader mission to create radically helpful experiences for users worldwide through the combination of AI, software, and hardware excellence.
Working at Google's Devices & Services team means being at the forefront of innovation in consumer electronics, with the opportunity to influence how millions of people interact with technology daily. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, creative design, and strategic leadership in a company known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in technology.
Responsibilities For Staff Product Design Engineer, Pixel Watch
- Work with a team of Product Design Engineers in delivering future Pixel Watches that meet program requirements and milestones
- Serve as the Product Design Technical Lead for the team, providing design feedback and technical direction to peers
- Balance design considerations such as functionality, sustainability, reliability, human factors, manufacturability, and aesthetics
- Own the CAD top-level assembly, drive system/product-level analyses and prototyping strategy
- Develop cross-functional solutions to complex, time-dependent issues
- Travel internationally to engineering builds to oversee mechanical validation, design, and assembly (10-20% of the time)
Requirements For Staff Product Design Engineer, Pixel Watch
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8 years of experience designing mechanical components such as plastic or metal parts, mechanical assemblies, printed circuit boards, or flexes
- 8 years of experience using computer-aided design tools, such as NX and Teamcenter
Benefits For Staff Product Design Engineer, Pixel Watch
- Bonus
- Equity
- Comprehensive benefits package
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