Product Quality Engineer, Hardware Quality and Reliability

Product Quality Engineer, Hardware Quality and Reliability Google – Sunnyvale, CA, USA Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in manufacturing, electrical, mechanical, industrial, materials, or related engineering field. Preferred qualifications Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience. Certified Reliability/Quality Engineer (CRE/CQE) certification or equivalent experience. 5 years of experience overseeing yield improvements and cycle time reductions for high volume and high complexity parts. 3 years of experience in Contract Manufacturer (CM) management. About the job The Global Hardware Quality and Reliability team is responsible for accelerating end‑to‑end product introduction and delivering predictable product quality and reliability, directly contributing to Google's engaged advantage. As a Product Quality Engineer, you will lead quality initiatives for our AI infrastructure, ensuring flawless operation across the entire product life‑cycle. You will collaborate with design, test, manufacturing, operations, and product management teams to embed quality into every stage of development and work closely with manufacturing partners to establish repeatable, scalable processes and quality controls. In this role, you will have an understanding of modern data center hardware infrastructure—including mechanical, thermal, and electrical design, manufacturing processes, and testing. You will lead cross‑functional teams, break down complex problems into actionable steps, and drive product development in a fast‑paced setting. You will extract and analyze data to generate insights, make data‑driven decisions, and communicate results to executive leaders. US base salary range: $120,000‑$172,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Salary is determined by role, level, and location, as well as work experience and education. Compensation details reflect the base salary only. Responsibilities Assess supplier capabilities from a quality perspective as part of new supplier selection activities, and conduct quality and manufacturing process audits at current and potential suppliers. Develop and execute the overall product quality strategy and assurance plans for next‑generation AI hardware systems, collaborating with stakeholders and managing requirements, scope, schedules, and deliverables. Own the overall product quality process, spanning internal and external development through successful deployment and production at scale, ensuring consistent quality throughout all stages. Lead the resolution of product issues during manufacturing and field operations using structured problem‑solving techniques such as 8D. Develop predictive failure models using advanced statistical methods; track key quality metrics and extract actionable insights through advanced analytics. EEO Statement Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.