The Hardware Engineer role at Google focuses on driving progress in hardware design and validation. The position is based in Sunnyvale, CA, and involves collaborating with partners to optimize electrical components and systems. The engineer will work on evaluating hardware design feasibility and implementing solutions to address hardware failures. This role also includes mentoring junior team members and contributing to the overall success of Google Cloud's enterprise-grade solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and 4 years of experience in hardware engineering or a related occupation.
• Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field, and 2 years of experience in hardware engineering or a related occupation.
• 2 years of experience in hardware subsystem and system design, systems architecture analysis, general PCB layout and design principles, and hardware validation.

• Identify flaws in electrical components, PCBs, or systems and implement corrective solutions.
• Evaluate hardware design feasibility based on product requirements and scope projects.
• Apply best practices to optimize complex electrical components and systems for performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive documentation of electrical design, implementation, and test results throughout the product lifecycle.
• Review and approve electrical designs, including block diagrams, schematics, layouts, and bills of material.

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