Hardware Engineer

Google LLC
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$188,800.0 - $231,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Bioinformatics Computer Engineering Hardware Design Signal Integrity Subsystems Systems Architecture System Testing Pcb Layout

Job description

  • Identify flaws in electrical components, PCBs, or systems and implement corrective solutions to address hardware failures
  • Evaluate hardware design feasibility based on product requirements, scope projects, and collaborate with partners to customize solutions
  • Apply best practices to optimize complex electrical components and systems to meet performance, power, and cost-effectiveness requirements
  • Drive documentation of electrical design, implementation, and test results throughout the entire product lifecycle
  • Review and approve electrical designs, including block diagrams, schematics, layouts, and bills of material. Analyze key design trade-offs and predict the consequences of electrical design decisions in cross-functional discussions

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Requirements

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area., * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Hardware Engineer-related occupation.

  • Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field, and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Hardware Engineer-related occupation.
  • Position requires 2 years of experience in the following: Hardware subsystem and system design (algorithm, protocol, structural). Systems architecture analysis for optimizing testability, performance, reliability, and cost. General PCB layout and design principles (including signal integrity and power integrity analysis). Hardware subsystem and system validation. Troubleshooting and root cause analysis (hardware, software, controls, electrical, mechanical)

Benefits & conditions

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $188,800 - $231,000 + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .

Position reports to the Google Sunnyvale, CA office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy.

About the company

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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