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September 26, 2025

Manufacturing Test Development Engineer

Mid • On-site

$115,000 - $166,000/yr

Sunnyvale, CA , +1


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in manufacturing test development or a similar role.
  • 1 year of experience in Python.
  • Experience with program management.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience in development of manufacturing test software and excellent networking skills.
  • Experience in development of manufacturing test hardware using custom electronics, fixturing and instrumentation.
  • Experience with scripting languages.
  • Ability in generating product-specific test plans and executing testing.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. In this role, you will evaluate the product designs and create the manufacturing test processes, tools and procedures behind Google’s powerful search technology. When vendors build parts for our infrastructure, you ensure manufacturing test processes are repeatable and controlled. You will collaborate with Commodity Managers and Design Engineers to determine Google’s infrastructure needs and product specifications. Your work ensures the various pieces of Google’s infrastructure fit together and keep our systems humming along for a seamless user experience.

Google's custom-designed equipment makes up one of the largest computing infrastructures in the world. The Manufacturing Operations team is responsible for providing the manufacturing capability to deliver physical infrastructure. As a Manufacturing Test Development Engineer, you evaluate the product designs and create the manufacturing test processes, tools and procedures behind Google’s powerful search technology. When vendors build parts for our infrastructure, you will be ensuring manufacturing test processes are repeatable and controlled. You collaborate with Commodity Managers and Design Engineers to determine Google’s infrastructure needs and product specifications.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000-$166,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Support manufacturing test development for new and existing hardware designs. Write test plans and drive test coverage based on product requirements.
  • Develop automated test scripts for functional test, software installation and burn-in using Python.
  • Design, build and deploy test platforms for Google's global manufacturing partners.
  • Analyze, troubleshoot and root cause manufacturing yield issues and field escapes. Drive issues to closure with preventive measures.
  • Define the manufacturing test strategy for new products and work with our partners to jointly develop the required test solutions.