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.For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by
breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where
lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $126000 - $181000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Canada: $122000 - $126000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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Responsibilities
- Design complex subsystems or multiple individual parts from concept to production, including fixtures to enable automation of high precision assembly processes. Collaborate with suppliers of subsystems and/or individual parts throughout the design and manufacturing process.
- Drive end-to-end discussions on system assembly process down-selection, prototyping, equipment and tooling needs for high precision assembly meeting mechanical, optical and reliability requirements. Identify the root cause of design, manufacturing, or reliability issues and develop corrective actions.
- Travel to developing builds to oversee mechanical validation, design, and assembly (10-20%). Balance design considerations such as functionality, sustainability, reliability, human factors, manufacturability, and aesthetics.
- Collaborate with Joint Development Manufacturing
(JDM) teams supporting part design.
- Design for technical depth and innovative ideas. Solve issues associated with the product development path using creativity and smart designs.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in consumer product design.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Experience supporting process validation studies and proof-of-concept display system builds, and working closely with external partners to support technology deployment and product development using computer-aided design tools (e.g., NX, Creo, or Solidworks).
- Experience shipping multiple consumer products and with manufacturing methods used in consumer products.
- Experience collaborating with suppliers on part manufacturing and final assembly, including onsite factory support. Experience with electro-mechanical components (audio, display, antenna, etc.), waterproofing, thermals, grounding, or product development lead tolerance analysis, gauge R&R activities supporting product scalability.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
San Jose, CA, USA; Waterloo, ON, Canada.
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