Thermal Test Engineer

Google's Platforms team is seeking a Thermal Test Engineer to join their hardware and infrastructure division. This specialized role focuses on designing and evaluating data center systems, with emphasis on thermal performance testing and optimization. The position offers a competitive salary range of $122,000-$174,000 plus additional benefits, equity, and bonuses.

The role requires physical presence as it involves hands-on interaction with hardware equipment in simulated data center environments. You'll be working with state-of-the-art cooling technologies, conducting thermal performance evaluations, and developing test strategies for Google's infrastructure. The position combines mechanical engineering expertise with software skills, particularly in Linux environments and scripting languages.

As a Thermal Test Engineer, you'll collaborate with the Thermal Product Design team to develop and execute test plans, create test fixtures, and analyze thermal performance of hardware systems. The role requires both technical expertise in thermal design/testing and practical laboratory experience. You'll be responsible for maintaining lab equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and contributing to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in thermal design/test environments, or 1 year with an advanced degree. Strong background in mechanical engineering, product design, or related fields is essential. The role offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge data center technologies while contributing to Google's infrastructure scaling efforts.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, has strong analytical skills, and can effectively communicate technical findings. You'll be part of a team that directly impacts Google's service reliability and efficiency through thermal optimization of their data center systems.