Product Design Engineer, Buds

Company: Google
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 3 years of experience designing mechanical components such as plastic or metal parts, mechanical assemblies, printed circuit boards, or flexes. 3 years of experience using computer-aided design (CAD) tools such as 3D MCAD, NX, Creo, or Solidworks. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 3 years of experience in consumer product design. Experience shipping multiple consumer products. Experience in system integration, including electro-mechanical components (audio, display, camera, antenna, etc.), waterproofing, thermals, grounding, or product architecture. Experience collaborating with suppliers around the world on part manufacturing and final assembly, including onsite factory support. Experience with multiple manufacturing methods used in consumer products. About the job The Google Pixel Earbuds team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful wearable 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 hearables and create transformative experiences for users across the world. As a Product Design Engineer, you will design the next generation of Pixel Earbuds. You will drive the design, analysis, and prototyping of new concepts while working in a manufacturing and product-oriented development environment. You will demonstrate creative problem-solving and design skills, clear communication, and a solid base of engineering fundamentals. With your organizational skills, you will help manage varied responsibilities across the product. You will work in a Product Design team that balances comfort, performance, and appearance in an innovative and harmonious design that complements and enables the technology. You’ll collaborate with external vendors and internal cross-functional teams such as Electrical Engineering, Antenna, Industrial Design, Reliability, Operations, and Audio to define and deliver excellent products. The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around 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 . Responsibilities Design a complex subsystem or multiple moderately complex individual parts from concept to production. Collaborate with suppliers of subsystems or individual parts throughout the design and manufacturing process. Identify the root cause of design, manufacturing, or reliability issues and develop corrective actions. Balance design considerations such as functionality, sustainability, reliability, human factors, manufacturability, and aesthetics.

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