Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Google Cloud
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Google scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
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.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with design engineering on NPI roadmaps, develop strategy and plans to enable new products via advanced manufacturing technology and process development.
- Lead experimental validation for novel technologies, materials, and processes, by developing and executing formal Designs of Experiments (DoE) to systematically identify and establish scalable manufacturing processes.
- Lead the research, development, and characterization of solder alloys to meet Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and thermal requirements. Innovate manufacturing processes solutions and capabilities including industry first process definition, startup and qualification.
- Coordinate with supply chain managers to identify and build up robust new manufacturing supply chains. Conduct process audits at potential suppliers and manufacturing partners where necessary.
- Lead effort to align manufacturing partners process capabilities with Google products roadmap. Contribute to the team's New Technology Introduction (NTI) strategy.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in manufacturing, or process development in semiconductor packaging and SMT.
- 5 years of experience in SMT manufacturing processes and advanced process development via design of experiments.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Developed and maintained a deep understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated record of delivering innovative manufacturing solutions, leading failure analysis investigations and resolutions, and overseeing yield improvements for high complexity products.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, able to collaborate with multi-geo teams on complex projects spanning multiple technologies.