Product Design Engineer
Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical
Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, Computer Science,
or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or
in a Product Design Engineer-related occupation. Alternatively,
will accept a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product
Design, Industrial Design, Computer Science or a related field, and
2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Product Design
Engineer-related occupation. Position requires 2 years of
experience in the following: Hardware subsystem design and
validation, including thermal, structural, waterproofing, or
grounding analysis Electro-mechanical systems integration with
cross-functional teams for multi-components systems such as server,
storage, and IT equipment systems Collaboration with global
manufacturing suppliers on part manufacturing and final product
assembly, including onsite factory support Troubleshooting and root
cause analysis or failure analysis of hardware components and
manufacturing processes Technical data analysis and application of
engineering fundamentals to validate designs and implement findings
About the job Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability
to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver
enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge
technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably.
Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google
Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their
most critical business problems. The US base salary range for this
full-time position is $159,000 - $233,000 bonus equity benefits.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The
range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and
maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations.
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 .
Position reports to the Google (Sunnyvale, CA) office and may allow
for a hybrid schedule per Google policy. Responsibilities Apply
design and engineering expertise for mass production and
problem-solving utilizing CFD tools like FloTHERM, IcePak for
complex 3D modeling and Ansys for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to
solve thermal and structural failures. Manage the product design
lifecycle and cross-functional communication that directs the
end-to-end lifecycle via Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
(Windchill or Agile) to track Bills of Materials (BOM) and
Engineering Change Orders (ECO). Own the development of highly
complex product systems or components, ensuring successful delivery
through all project milestones. Serve as a subject matter expert in
multiple technical domains, influencing product direction and
driving system-level innovation. Mentor junior engineers and
enhance team capabilities by actively participating in design
reviews and sharing critical knowledge. Anticipate and mitigate
product design risks by analyzing data, validating designs, and
implementing strategic improvements.
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