[PLUG-JOBS] Fwd: Google is searching for excellent engineers

[David Mandel]

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From: Annemarie Mogan <amogan at google.com>
Date: Feb 13, 2007 10:33 AM
Subject: Google is searching for excellent engineers
To: dmandel at pdxlinux.org


Hello David!

I am a recruiter for Google and we are on the lookout for several
hardware engineers for our headquarters in Mountain View, California.
I am wondering if you are at all willing to post this information and
let your members know about this opportunity?   If so, I've pasted
several job descriptions below.  I apologize for the quantity.

If it's not possible, I understand.  I don't mean to crowd your
technical list with a job posting, but this is such a great
opportunity, and Google is seeking the very best Engineers from around
the world and I feel there must be dozens in your network. Thank you
for your consideration and time.

If interested please contact me directly at amogan at google.com!!

Thanks very much,
Annemarie Mogan
Google Staffing
amogan at google.com

Hardware Testing Engineer - Mountain View

This position is available in Mountain View, CA.

 Google is looking for an outstanding Hardware Testing Engineer to
join our world-class server design team. The ideal candidate will have
a solid hardware testing background, basic of system software and
kernel experience, and a passion for delivering top quality products.

 Responsibilities:
Assist in the design, bring-up and testing of new hardware systems.
Build engineering prototypes.
Prepare, setup, and run a broad suite of tests on computer hardware
and systems.
Help to evaluate mechanical, electrical, and thermal performance of
components and systems.
Setup and maintain the space, tools, and materials of a hardware R&D lab.
Interface with contract manufacturers and production test technicians
to resolve issues.
Troubleshoot new board-level computer hardware and electro-mechanical systems.
Perform root-cause failure analysis and drive issues to closure. Requirements:
BA/BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.
Familiarity with test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, logic
analyzers and data acquisition systems.
Good understanding of the physics underlying electrical, electronic,
mechanical, and thermal devices.
Very high level of attention to detail; noticing and responding to
contributory factors not part of the original test plan.
4+ years experience with PC-class hardware.
Previous experience in dynamic advanced development environments is
highly desirable.
Knowledge of Unix/Linux and shell scripting.
Ability to program in Python or C++ is a plus.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Able to read and understand mechanical drawings and electronic schematics.
BA/BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.

Hardware Testing Engineer, Junior - Mountain View

This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

 Google is looking for a Junior Hardware Testing Engineer to join our
world-class server design team. The ideal candidate will have a solid
hardware testing background, basic of system software and kernel
experience, and a passion for delivering top quality products.

 Responsibilities:
 Assist in the design, bring-up and testing of new hardware systems.
 Build engineering prototypes.
 Prepare, setup, and run a broad suite of tests on computer hardware
and systems.
 Help to evaluate mechanical, electrical, and thermal performance of
components and systems.
 Setup and maintain the space, tools, and materials of a hardware R&D lab.
 Interface with contract manufacturers and production test technicians
to resolve issues.
 Troubleshoot new board-level computer hardware and electro-mechanical systems.
 Perform root-cause failure analysis and drive issues to closure. Requirements:

 BS, MS degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines. GPA
3.0 or greater earned in engineering related courses.
 Outstanding recommendations from previous internship(s) related to
electrical test or ATE field.
 Familiarity with test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, logic
analyzers and data acquisition systems.
 Good understanding of the physics underlying electrical, electronic,
and thermal devices.
 Very high level of attention to detail; noticing and responding to
contributory factors not part of the original test plan.
 Knowledge of Unix/Linux and shell scripting.
 Ability to program in Python or C++ is a plus.
 Excellent communication and documentation skills.
 Able to read and understand mechanical drawings and electronic schematics.
Hardware Engineer - Mountain View

This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

 Google is looking for world-class Hardware Engineers to develop the
next generation server platforms for all our services. This includes
architectural definition, specification, design and testing of
innovative servers that lead the industry in cost-efficiency. The
ideal candidate will also have a broad background in electrical
engineering and computer science, that includes knowledge of power
delivery and thermal design, and demonstrable experience with PC-class
processors and chipsets.

 Requirements:
BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent, with
strong emphasis on computer system design, (PhD a plus).
 Several years of hardware architecture, design, and bring-up experience.
 Experience programming in C (assembly language a plus).
 Knowledge of Unix/Linux or embedded environments.
 Familiarity with PC/server chipsets, peripheral chips.
 Experience with component-level and integrated system testing is a plus.
 Passion for delivering robust, cost-effective products.

Hardware Engineer, Junior - Mountain View

This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

 Google is looking for Hardware Engineers to develop the next
generation server platforms for all our services. This includes
architectural definition, specification, design and testing of
innovative servers that lead the industry in cost-efficiency. The
ideal candidate will also have a broad background in electrical
engineering and computer science, that includes knowledge of power
delivery and thermal design, and demonstrable experience with PC-class
processors and chipsets.

 Requirements:
BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent, with
strong emphasis on computer circuit design.
 Outstanding recommendations from previous internship(s).
 Hands on lab experience of hardware architecture, design, and
bring-up experience.
 Experience programming in C and assembly.
 Knowledge of Unix/Linux and embedded environments.
 Familiarity with PC/server chipsets, peripheral chips and BIOS development.
 Experience with component-level and integrated system testing is a plus.
 Passion for delivering robust, cost-effective products.


 Mechanical Engineer/Machinist - Mountain View

This position is available in Mountain View, CA.

 Google is looking for a one of a kind Mechanical Engineer that will
support the engineering design team which is responsible for
developing the next generation systems. These systems make up our
search clusters, that form one of the largest computing platforms in
the world.

 Responsibilities:

Operating and maintain manual and CNC equipment in a lab environment.
Mechanical modifications to assemblies that include cutting, welding,
drilling, and sanding.
Design and create test fixtures, jigs, and other mechanisms needed to
support a R&D team.
Work on complex parts built out of aluminum, stainless steel or plastics.
Maintain engineering machine shop and machines within it. Requirements:

AS degree in Engineering with a Bachelor's preferred. Equivalent
experience will be considered.
5+ years work experience operating and setting up CNC equipment.
Strong ability to work with table saws, bands saws, grinders, sanders,
drills and various welding equipment.
Demonstrated ability to machine to a .005 tolerance.
Have excellent blueprint reading skills.
Working from engineering drawings or sketches.
Good math skills including trigonometry.
High focus on safety and following standards.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas.
Awesome analytical and organizational skills, coupled with a
well-focused attention to detail.

Senior Mechanical Engineer/Analyst - Mountain View

This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

 Google is searching for a Mechanical Engineer/Analyst with expertise
in electronics packaging. The ideal candidate will take responsibility
for the analysis and performance of multiple projects from package, to
board, to system level, and beyond. Particular attention must be paid
to satisfying all performance and reliability specifications, while
optimizing for efficiency and flexibility. Areas of responsibility
would include thermal, structural, acoustics, and power/efficiency. If
you're interested in designing large scale computing clusters, this is
the place for you.

 Additional consideration will be given to individuals with the following:

Strong coursework and/or professional experience related to fluid
mechanics, structural mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
Experience with data center level packaging issues.
Experience with control systems including conceptual design,
programming, and operational analysis. Responsibilities:

Develop holistic mechanical designs from package to data center level
optimizing for cost and efficiency.
Creation and correlation of analytical models, including actual
performance testing and measurement.
Design and specification of thermal management hardware including
materials, heat sinks, air movers, and all supporting equipment.
Develop appropriate specifications and test procedures as necessary to
ensure desired reliability of electronic equipment.
Mentor junior level engineers in design, analysis, and specification.
Requirements:

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is desired, with an M.S. or PhD preferred.
Minimum of 8 years experience in electronics packaging or related
industry with in depth familiarity of cooling strategies used at the
package, board, and system-level.
Experience with op/non-op shock/vibe issues related to electronics packaging.
Extensive knowledge of CFD, thermal analysis techniques, and mass-flow
balance modeling software. Additional consideration given for FLOTHERM
experience.
Extensive knowledge of structural modeling techniques, with additional
consideration for Mechanical experience.
Experimental experience specifically related to capturing
acceleration, noise, temperature, pressure, velocity, and flow rates.
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas with
people from diverse educational, experiential, and cultural
backgrounds.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, coupled with a
well-focused attention to detail; ability and commitment to produce a
timely and highly accurate product.
The desire and ability to become an integral part of our highly
creative, fast moving product development team.





Power Engineer - Mountain View

This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

 Google is looking for an outstanding Power Engineer to join our
world-class server design team. The ideal candidate will have a solid
hardware design background and a basic knowledge of system
architecture.

 The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and be
directly involved in the design and analysis of board level power
distribution and conversion.

 Responsibilities:
 Electrical design of dc-dc converters.
 Layout of high density dc-dc converters.
 Analysis of operational performance.
 Power flow, short circuit, stability, and post-transient analyses.
 Evaluation and testing. Requirements:

 BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines (PhD a plus).
 Deep understanding and experience with board level power conversion.
 Experience with electric power conversion concepts and selection of
conversion equipment.
 Experience with harmonic analysis, fault analysis, circuit
protection, and system stability.
 Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas with
people from diverse educational, experiential, and cultural
backgrounds.
 Very good understanding of analog fundamentals in the design of power
electronics.
 Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, coupled with a
well-focused attention to detail; ability and commitment to produce a
timely and highly accurate work product.
 The desire and ability to become an integral part of our highly
creative, fast moving development team.
 7+ years power conversion design related experience.
 Outstanding recommendations related to power design.

 Power Engineer, Junior - Mountain View

This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

 Google is looking for a Junior Power Engineer to join our world-class
server design team. The ideal candidate will have a solid hardware
design background and basic knowledge of system architecture.

 The successful candidate will be directly involved in the design and
analysis of board level power distribution and conversion.

 Responsibilities:
 Electrical design of dc-dc converters.
 Layout of high density dc-dc converters.
 Analysis of the operational performance.
 Power flow, short circuit, stability, and post-transient analyses.
 Evaluation and testing. Requirements:
 BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.
(Please include GPA on resume).
 3+ years related experience.
 Understanding and experience with board level power conversion.
 Experience with electric power conversion concepts and selection of
conversion equipment.
 Experience with harmonic analysis, fault analysis, circuit
protection, and system stability.
 Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas with
people from diverse educational, experiential, and cultural
backgrounds.
 Understanding of basic analog fundamentals in the design of power electronics.
 Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, coupled with a
well-focused attention to detail.
 The desire and ability to become an integral part of our highly
creative, fast moving development team.
 Outstanding recommendations related to power design or distribution.

Mechanical Engineer, Senior - Mountain View

This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

 We're looking for a top-notch Mechanical Engineer to independently
design electro-mechanical packaging means for large-scale networked
computer systems. These systems make up our search clusters, which
form one of the largest computing platforms in the world.

There will be a strong emphasis on both design and analysis skills.
Sheet metal expertise is a must, with an eye toward "radical
simplicity". Candidate must be able to develop and execute designs for
complex server systems, with demonstrated ability to deliver robust
solutions for tasks such as blind mate of high density interconnects,
inject/eject mechanisms, and large server racks. The ideal candidate
will also possess sharp structural and thermal analysis skills.

 Responsibilities:

 Job responsibilities entail all aspects of product design, including
concepts generation & detailed design, analysis & verification
testing, cross functional reviews, and manufacturing release.
Requirements:

 Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Math is required with a
masters preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
 Excellent facility with 3D CAD systems (Pro/Engineer experience a plus).
 Strong background in mechanical design of PCBAs and electrical
interconnect systems.
 Extensive experience in designing complex electro-mechanical
assemblies with an expert understanding of mechanical tolerances and
ability to perform detailed tolerance loop analysis.
 Good to excellent facility with thermal analysis techniques for small
to large electronics packaging systems (Flotherm experience a plus).
 Good to excellent facility with structural calculations.
 10+ years work experience in design and analysis of electronics packaging.
 A broad suite of engineering talents, as well as specific expertise
in design for medium-scale sheet metal production, heat extraction,
and vibration control.
 Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas
with people from diverse educational, experiential, and cultural
backgrounds.
 Awesome analytical and organizational skills, coupled with a
well-focused attention to detail; ability and commitment to produce a
timely and highly accurate work product.
 Desire and ability to become an integral part of our highly creative,
fast moving product development team.



Mechanical Designer/Engineer - Mountain View

This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

 We're looking for a Mechanical Designer to independently design
equipment and optical systems used in various products and related
research projects at Google. A Mechanical Engineering degree is not
required but is desired, though the emphasis is on strong design
skills. Experience designing and building small-run in-house
prototypes prior to production is desired. Prior experience in working
with and managing small teams is a bonus.

 There will be a strong emphasis on both design and analysis skills.
Sheet metal expertise is a must, as is experience designing
mechanisms. The ideal candidate will also possess knowledge of optical
systems and optical hardware. Some AC power wiring and harness design
skills are required. The work will include selecting commercial parts,
creating 3D CAD models, making assembly drawings, assembling bills of
material, prototyping and analysis of the designs.

 Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Math is desired with a
masters preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Excellent facility with 3D CAD systems (Pro/Engineer experience a plus).
Good to excellent facility with structural calculations.
Strong ability to experiment and iterate rapidly towards a successful
design, using a combination of CAD design and prototyping.
5+ years work experience in design of mechanisms and structures.
A broad suite of engineering talents, as well as specific expertise in
design for medium-scale sheet metal production.
Self-motivated and self-directing.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas
with people from diverse educational, experiential, and cultural
backgrounds.
Awesome analytical and organizational skills, coupled with a
well-focused attention to detail; ability and commitment to produce a
timely and highly accurate work product.
Desire and ability to become an integral part of our highly creative,
fast moving product development team.





 Hardware Qualification and Testing Engineer, Senior - Mountain View



This position is available in Mountain View, CA.

 Play a key role in the development of one of the world's most
impressive computing infrastructures! Google is looking for an
experienced Hardware Qualification and Testing Engineer. You will be
responsible for the evaluation of new hardware components and systems,
designing test procedures, and overseeing deployed systems quality. In
this role you will work closely with our hardware and system software
teams, as well as manufacturing and hardware operations.

 Responsibilities:
Bachelors in CS, EE, or equivalent experience. M.S./Ph.D. preferred.
5+ years hands-on experience testing microprocessor boards and
peripheral computer hardware down to the component level.
Extensive test and troubleshooting experience in a research and
development environment (not production).
Understanding of hardware evaluation methodologies, including
development of test cases/suites, test automation, and data analysis.
Ability to implement processes for failure prevention and detection.
Recent experience with x86 processors and related systems.
Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Familiarity with Linux or other Unix operating systems.
Strong scripting or programming skills.






Hardware Lab Technician - Mountain View

This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

 Google is looking for an outstanding Hardware Lab Technician to join
our world-class design and test team. The ideal candidate will support
design engineers on new product bring-up and development which
included the setup, test, and trouble shooting of prototype systems
down to component level. This position requires strong knowledge for
utilizing high-end digital scopes, logic analyzers, and data
acquisition systems. Will coordinate the implementation of test
methods and procedures, analyze results and recommend changes
regarding complex problems to product development engineers. Linux
experience is highly desired, as well as a passion for delivering top
quality products.

 Responsibilities:

 Assist engineers in design, development and evaluation of new products.
 Perform bench level repair and bring-up on engineering prototypes.
 Prepare and execute diagnostic test plans while documenting results.
 Will execute DVT test plans such as signal integrity measurements and
environmental tests.
 Generate and apply engineering change orders or other experimental reworks.
 Perform root-cause failure analysis and drive issues to closure.
 Assemble test fixtures, load banks, and other components common to
product development.
 Set up and maintain lab space, tools, and materials of a hardware R&D
lab. Requirements:

 AS degree in Computer/Electronic Engineering or related discipline desired.
 7+ years of experience working in a hardware R&D lab environment.
 Working knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and
electronic circuits.
 Proficient with test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Amp-Probes,
logic analyzers, communication analyzers, etc.
 Ability to clearly present information both orally and in written
format to all levels of engineering individuals.
 Should possess a mechanical aptitude towards using hand tools such as
drivers, hammers, drills, and crimpers.
 Familiarity with Linux, shell scripting, and Windows environments.
 Must be able to work from schematics, CAD drawings, rough engineering
drawings and/or verbal instructions.
 Possess excellent soldering skills.
 Must possess a high degree of initiative.


-- 
Annemarie Mogan
Google Staffing
 amogan at google.com
650.253.0334
www.google.com/jobs