Technical Program Manager II

• Provide engineering support in process development and mechanical fixture designs including coming up with fixtures for products that have tolerances from CAD, production, fast track product manufacturing, and mass production, while working with contract manufacturers and vendors to prioritize and solve problems.
• Utilize knowledge in design for manufacturability (DFM) and influence Product Design and Electrical Engineering to improve manufacturability for yield, cost, and reliability.
• Collaborate with Product Design engineers and Electrical Engineers to ensure design for manufacturing.
• Interface cross-functionally with design and commodity teams in down-selection, sourcing, qualification, and integration of components and vendors used in Google’s products.
• Work with Quality and Reliability teams to define requirements for shipments.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience in program management.
  
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and one of the following: new product introduction, mechanical fixture designs, or process controls.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience with adhesives and dispensing systems, heat staking, ultrasonic welding, and display or camera alignment.
• Experience with vendor selection for emerging technologies.
• Experience in SAS software, with knowledge in database structure.
• Ability to manage simple modifications in 3D modeling software (e.g., NX, Creo, SolidWorks, etc.).

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

As a Technical Program Manager for Manufacturing Process, you will be responsible for developing and evaluating solutions to new engineering problems. Design, develop, test, and qualify solutions in a manufacturing environment, including emphasizing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and early involvement with product design team to ensure manufacturability, yield improvement, cost reduction and scale, mechanical fixture design and test, automation, failure analysis, and advanced process controls. Collaborate with other multi-disciplinary teams to maintain a functional relationship to co-develop and structure future requirements. Maintain clear documentation and communication of goals, risks, status, and prioritized feature requests and bugs.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$189,000 + 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.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience in program management.
  
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and one of the following: new product introduction, mechanical fixture designs, or process controls.