Manufacturing Engineer Jobs at Google with Visa Sponsorship
Manufacturing Engineer roles at Google sit at the intersection of hardware development and large-scale production, covering everything from process design to yield optimization for consumer devices and data center infrastructure. Google has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for this function across its U.S. hardware and manufacturing sites.
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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.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $171,000-$248,000 + 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the subject matter expert on PCB fabrication processes and laminate materials to deliver advanced PCB fabrication and design strategies.
- Influence product designs with stack-ups and design for manufacturability guidance and ensure the development and scale of novel, high-yield production processes.
- Lead the development of novel PCB manufacturing techniques to enable Google's product roadmap. Review layer stack-ups and PCB designs, match supplier technology/capability to product complexity, identify technology/capability gaps.
- Lead experimental validation for novel technologies, materials, and processes, through formal Designs of Experiments to systematically identify and establish scalable manufacturing processes for advanced PCB technologies.
- Work with Supplier Quality Engineering team to improve fabrication yield by leading root cause analysis on board defects like delamination or via opens, using failure analysis and statistical tools to implement supplier corrective actions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in electroless and electrolytic copper plating.
- 10 years of experience in the sequential lamination process including microvia formation, laser/mechanical drilling, and laser energy.
- 10 years of experience with PCB copper, glass and dielectrics beyond standard FR-4, including high-speed/low-loss materials (e.g., Rogers, Megtron, Tachyon), resins, and polyamides.
- 10 years of experience in interconnect PCB (multi-lam and LFF HDI) design and manufacturing processes development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or a related engineering field.
- 12 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or product engineering for hardware technology and systems.
- Experience in technical leadership, project management, and executive communication.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
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.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $171,000-$248,000 + 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the subject matter expert on PCB fabrication processes and laminate materials to deliver advanced PCB fabrication and design strategies.
- Influence product designs with stack-ups and design for manufacturability guidance and ensure the development and scale of novel, high-yield production processes.
- Lead the development of novel PCB manufacturing techniques to enable Google's product roadmap. Review layer stack-ups and PCB designs, match supplier technology/capability to product complexity, identify technology/capability gaps.
- Lead experimental validation for novel technologies, materials, and processes, through formal Designs of Experiments to systematically identify and establish scalable manufacturing processes for advanced PCB technologies.
- Work with Supplier Quality Engineering team to improve fabrication yield by leading root cause analysis on board defects like delamination or via opens, using failure analysis and statistical tools to implement supplier corrective actions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in electroless and electrolytic copper plating.
- 10 years of experience in the sequential lamination process including microvia formation, laser/mechanical drilling, and laser energy.
- 10 years of experience with PCB copper, glass and dielectrics beyond standard FR-4, including high-speed/low-loss materials (e.g., Rogers, Megtron, Tachyon), resins, and polyamides.
- 10 years of experience in interconnect PCB (multi-lam and LFF HDI) design and manufacturing processes development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or a related engineering field.
- 12 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or product engineering for hardware technology and systems.
- Experience in technical leadership, project management, and executive communication.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Align your resume to Google's hardware stack
Google's Manufacturing Engineers work on custom silicon, Pixel devices, and data center hardware. Tailor your resume to show experience with high-volume electronics manufacturing, NPI processes, or PCBA yield improvement rather than general industrial or automotive work.
Target roles tied to physical Google campuses
Manufacturing Engineer openings at Google are concentrated around sites with hardware operations, including the Bay Area and facilities near its U.S. data center footprint. Filtering by location when you apply improves your odds of landing a role where on-site sponsorship infrastructure is already in place.
Get your credential evaluation done early
If your engineering degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before you apply. Google's recruiting process moves fast, and having documentation ready prevents delays when the offer and H-1B petition paperwork begin.
Understand Google's H-1B filing window for hardware roles
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer outside that window, ask Google's immigration team whether a cap-exempt filing or a bridge status like OPT STEM extension can cover the gap while your petition is pending.
Search sponsor-verified Manufacturing Engineer listings on Migrate Mate
Filter Manufacturing Engineer openings by visa type on Migrate Mate to see Google's current listings alongside confirmed sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to postings where sponsorship eligibility is ambiguous or unstated.
Clarify E-3 or H-1B1 eligibility before negotiating your offer
If you're an Australian or Chilean or Singaporean national, ask Google's immigration team whether they'll file an E-3 or H-1B1 petition. These cap-exempt visas can often be processed faster than a cap-subject H-1B and don't require waiting for the annual lottery.
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Find Manufacturing Engineer at Google JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Google sponsor H-1B visas for Manufacturing Engineers?
Yes, Google sponsors H-1B visas for Manufacturing Engineer roles. Google is a registered H-1B employer and files Labor Condition Applications with the DOL for qualifying positions. Manufacturing Engineer roles typically meet the specialty occupation standard given their requirement for a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
How do I apply for Manufacturing Engineer jobs at Google?
Apply directly through Google's careers site or browse verified sponsor listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for roles where visa sponsorship is confirmed. Google's hardware recruiting process typically includes a recruiter screen, technical phone interviews focused on DFM and process engineering fundamentals, and an onsite loop before an offer is extended.
Which visa types does Google commonly use for Manufacturing Engineers?
Google sponsors H-1B visas for most international Manufacturing Engineers. Australian nationals may qualify for the E-3 visa, while nationals of Chile and Singapore may be eligible for the H-1B1. Both the E-3 and H-1B1 are cap-exempt, which means they're not subject to the annual H-1B lottery and can often be processed on a faster timeline.
What qualifications does Google expect for Manufacturing Engineer roles?
Google's Manufacturing Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Hands-on experience with NPI cycles, process capability studies, DFM analysis, or electronics assembly is consistently valued. Roles supporting custom hardware like Pixel or data center infrastructure often expect familiarity with PCBA processes, metrology, or supplier quality management.
How do I time my application around the H-1B cap and visa filing process?
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT, your current work authorization can bridge the gap while your petition is pending. Factor in that Google's immigration team will need several weeks after your offer acceptance to prepare the LCA and I-129 petition, so earlier offers give you more buffer.
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