Google

Staff Technical Program Manager, Automation Engineering, Pixel Watch

Google • $192K — $278K *
Mountain View, CA 94040In-Person
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years in technical program management and automation engineering.
  • Proven experience with automated manufacturing equipment and robotics.
  • Collaborative work with design teams to apply automation principles early in the product lifecycle.
  • Master's degree preferred, especially in mechanical or controls engineering.
  • Experience in high-volume consumer electronics is a plus.
  • Skilled in ROI methodology and vendor management throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Influence product architecture through collaboration with design teams.
  • Create functional specs for various automated assembly processes.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing partners for effective automation solutions.
  • Develop schedules for automation implementation and oversee acceptance testing.
  • Manage cross-functional global programs to ensure successful product launch.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Access to innovative projects and cutting-edge technology.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Comprehensive support for health and well-being.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation/Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in technical program management and automation engineering.
  • Experience leading the specification, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing equipment, including robotics, precision motor control, dispense, and automated optical inspection (AOI) systems.
  • Experience working with design teams early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure design for automation principles are incorporated into product architectures.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree in mechanical, controls, mechatronics engineering, or related fields.
  • Experience with high-volume, high-precision consumer electronics.
  • Experience in Return on Investment (ROI) methodology and managing headcount/capital expenditure rollups.
  • Experience in comprehensive automation vendor management from initial request for proposal (RFP) and functional specification through design reviews, acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), and factory deployment.
  • Fluency with NX or other CAD tools, DOE, Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR), tolerance analysis, and statistical analysis.


Responsibilities
  • Influence product definition and architecture selection, in close collaboration with product design teams, via early design for automation engagement.
  • Generate detailed functional requirements specifications for automated adhesive dispensing, goal guided pick and place, sealing, screw driving, cleaning, conveyance, and other precision electronic assembly operations.
  • Partner with manufacturing and automation equipment providers to design, develop, and qualify, cost-effective, high-volume automated solutions.
  • Develop automation implementation schedules and provide technical oversight during factory and site acceptance testing activities.
  • Manage cross-functional programs with global teams and contract manufacturing partners to ensure factory readiness and successful product delivery.

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.
Learn more about Google
Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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