Google

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Global Manufacturing Operations

Google$144K — $209K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 8 years in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and assembly process development.
  • Experience in PCBA, system integration manufacturing, and NPI process development.

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site support at Contract Manufacturers to drive root-cause investigations for assembly issues.
  • Define capacity requirements through time studies and lead technical manufacturing definitions for RFQs.
  • Engage early in New Product Introductions (NPI) and manage Design For Manufacturing/Design For Assembly processes.
  • Oversee production-released hardware through End of Life (EOL) and ensure factory readiness for new technologies.
  • Implement automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield and reduce costs.

Benefits

  • Flexible working location options (Atlanta, GA or Sunnyvale, CA).
  • Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology and product development at a global scale.
  • Engage in a culture of innovation with a focus on continuous improvement and strategic cost reduction.
Full Job Description
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X Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Atlanta, GA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and final assembly process development and sustaining.
  • Experience in PCBA (L6), system integration manufacturing (L10), and NPI process development.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience in configuring and tracking Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability (CP), and Process Capability Index (CPK) metrics.
  • Experience in utilizing statistical analysis tools to monitor quality.
  • Experience with design and Gerber tools including Valor, AutoCAD, and Cadence Allegro.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing testing procedures.
  • Understanding of industry manufacturing inspection standards.


About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

As the guardians of the manufacturing process, we ensure every product is built to the highest quality standards. We do not just build products; we build the scalable systems that create them. Our mission focuses on driving on-time delivery, continuous improvement, and strategic cost reduction across the factory floor while fostering a culture of innovation. We lead capacity enablement, cost efficiency, and automation to ensure limitless, sustainable growth for Google. Furthermore, we transform suppliers into strategic partners by qualifying, developing, and managing Contract Manufacturers to cultivate a globally reliable network ready for tomorrow's challenges.

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be accountable for the end-to-end manufacturing lifecycle of Cloud hardware, with a specific focus on L6 (PCBA), L10 (System Assembly), and L11 (Rack Integration) platforms. Moving beyond traditional sustaining engineering, you will lead the transition toward a "Smart Factory" ecosystem. By leveraging AI, predictive maintenance, and unified data platforms, you will directly support our hyperscale growth and drive the future of our manufacturing capabilities.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $144000 - $209000 (USD) 15% bonus target bonus equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Provide dedicated on-site support at Contract Manufacturers, owning Manufacturing Capability Assessments (MCA) and driving root-cause investigations for assembly issues.
  • Define capacity requirements via time studies and line balancing, and lead the technical manufacturing definition for Request for Quotations (RFQs).
  • Drive early New Product Introduction (NPI) engagement, own the Design For Manufacturing/Design For Assembly (DFM/DFA) process to resolve manufacturability issues, and qualify new site transfer lines.
  • Manage production-released hardware through End of Life (EOL), overseeing assembly yields, process controls, and factory readiness for next-generation technologies.
  • Implement automation and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times and costs while maximizing yield, capacity, and overall product quality.


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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156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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