Google

Senior Hardware Power Test Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure

Google$159K — $231K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 4 years of experience in power electronics, or 3 years with an advanced degree.
  • Master's degree or PhD in a related field is preferred.
  • 1 year of technical leadership experience is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with power measurement tools like oscilloscopes, programmable supplies, and analyzers is essential.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Linux for test automation is crucial.
  • Knowledge of power management methodologies and hardware validation techniques is highly sought after.

Responsibilities

  • Define and document electrical validation and qualification of power distribution networks.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze electrical component defects with minimal guidance.
  • Assist design engineers in debugging and failure analysis.
  • Develop automated test procedures for devices under test (DUTs).
  • Collect and analyze data to inform engineering decisions during hardware R&D.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness offerings.
  • Support for continuing education and professional development.
  • Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance options.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and laboratories.
  • Engagement in a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
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X This is a specialized role which requires physical interaction with hardware equipment in a simulated data center environment, utilizing Google labs, power, and safety equipment. Regular development and processing of engineering hardware must be performed on site.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience working in a power electronics technical environment, or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • 1 year of experience in technical leadership.
  • Experience in power measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, programmable power supplies, spectrum analyzers, DMMs and function generators.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages, Python, Linux for test automation, data collection and analysis.
  • Knowledge of one or more of the following: DC-DC converters, open compute power architecture, SoC power architecture, and component-/tray-/rack-level power management and optimization.
  • Understanding of power testing methodologies and expertise in bench level Hardware (HW) validation using test equipment.


About the job
As a Senior Hardware Test Engineer, you will be supporting a team of hardware board and power designers who are responsible for prototype bring-up, validation, qualification, and failure analysis of server-related technologies such as Central Processing Unit (CPU), Double Data Rate (DDR) memory, storages, onboard power and high-speed interconnects. You will also be responsible for liaison between Hardware (HW) engineering teams and the lab team to ensure lab resources are accounted for and to ensure we are 'lab-ready' for new products entering the Research and Development (R&D) labs or sustaining efforts.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what's possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Define, execute and document electrical characterization, validation and qualification of on-board system-level power distribution network, covering from the power converter design to Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) power integrity validation.
  • Work with minimal guidance to troubleshoot and root cause electrical component level defects and design issues.
  • Support design engineers with debug, component validation, and failure analysis of released products.
  • Develop test procedures for general qualification and targeted testing of Devices Under Test (DUTs) using automated/scripted tests as part of a larger automation suite.
  • Collect and analyze aggregated data to enable data driven engineering decisions during HW R&D, report on findings, reduce test data, and investigate test outcomes thoroughly down to a hardware interface or component level.


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About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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