The Product Safety Test Engineer role at Google focuses on ensuring the safety and reliability of high-power data center hardware. This position involves designing and executing test plans for next-generation power systems while collaborating with design teams to identify risks. The engineer will work within the AI and Infrastructure team, which is dedicated to delivering innovative capabilities and insights at scale. The role requires physical interaction with hardware in a lab environment, emphasizing safety and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience working in a product safety testing, power electronics, or data center hardware engineering environment.
• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with Linux and Python, and managing lab networks and utilizing protocols such as TCP/IP and SNMP.
• Knowledge and application of IEC/UL 62368-1 standards.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E for managing high-voltage risks.

• Execute and oversee safety testing for three-phase AC (480V) and High-Voltage DC (HVDC) systems.
• Conduct Hipot, grounding continuity, and abnormal consistency tests on high-current power shelves and rack-level distribution.
• Design and deploy automated test scripts using Python or Bash to drive hardware testing.
• Automate fault-injection sequences and data collection to improve test coverage and engineering efficiency.
• Manage and troubleshoot local lab networking environments, utilizing standard management protocols such as SNMP.
• Translate regulatory requirements into actionable test plans for liquid-cooled and air-cooled high-density racks.
• Partner with Design Teams during early-stage prototyping to identify risks.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for safety-related failures and influence hardware design to mitigate risks.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.