Senior Mechanical Test Engineer, Platforms
Company: Google
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline 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. Note: By applying to this
position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred
working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA;
Sunnyvale, CA, USA . Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in
Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a
related field, or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of
experience working in a Mechanical Engineering technical
environment, or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.
Experience with hardware evaluation methodologies (e.g., lab
measurements, environmental stress testing, performance monitoring,
test automation, and data analysis). Experience with test scripts
and debug failures during test execution with the development team.
Experience performing strain gauge measurements at both board and
chip levels. Experience in conducting and leading failure analysis
and root cause investigations. Preferred qualifications: Master's
or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field. 1 year of
experience in technical leadership. Experience with shock and vibe
testing, including working with an appropriate accelerometer and
how to mount it. Experience with ASIC and Printed Circuit Board
Assembly (PCBA) testing and Solid-State Drives (SSD)/Hard Disk
Drives (HDD) testing. Experience in GD&T, tolerance stackup,
and DFx, alongside managing BOMs, document control, work
instructions, and JDM/CM partnerships. Proficiency in
SolidWorks/Creo for 3D design and drawings, with experience in
hand-calculations and FEA for structural and thermal analysis.
About the job The Hardware Test Engineering team ensures that this
equipment is reliable. In the Research and Development (R&D)
lab, you design test equipment for prototypes of our machinery and
develop the protocols used to scale these tests for the entire
global team. As a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer, you will be
working closely with design engineers, you give input on designs to
improve our hardware until you are sure it meets Google's standards
of quality and reliability. With your technical expertise, you will
develop test plans for platforms (e.g., validating the interaction
of multiple pieces of equipment at the networking, subsystem and
rack levels). Using your knowledge of component design
characteristics, you conduct testing, diagnose failures, and
recommend corrective actions or design changes to hardware or
software issues. You will bring mechanical, structural, thermal and
mechatronics testing expertise to Google's design and test team.
You will provide support to the Google Cloud Platforms (GCP)
organization, assisting engineers on product development of
prototype systems under development. You will be responsible for
test plan development, fixture design, test setup, execution,
troubleshooting and failure analysis, corrective actions and design
updates, and documentation and debriefing to cross-functional
stakeholders. You will also be coordinating day-to-day allocation
of resources, ensuring that test equipment is calibrated, and that
the lab is a safe environment to work in. 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 $150,000-$218,000
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 Write and execute
test plans while partnering with hardware engineering teams and
provide detailed test reports and presentations to various
stakeholders. Provide technical lab support and leadership to
implement lab changes and partner with general contractors to
ensure that the lab is always in compliance. Evaluate mechanical
structures and assemblies for actual fitting and perform
engineering tests (e.g., vibration, shock, and packaging). Design,
produce, and assemble mechanical parts and assemblies for products
and test fixtures using basic machine shop tools/equipment. Set up
and conduct tests of complete units and parts and investigate
proposals for improving structures/assembly.
Keywords: Google, Mountain View , Senior Mechanical Test Engineer, Platforms, Engineering , Mountain View, California
