Senior Hardware Engineer, Pixel Camera Module

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience working in optical/mechanical/opto-mechanical design, camera module design, or camera system integration design.
• 4 years of experience in camera module design, development, module integration process, and factory test/calibration.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience as a people manager or project lead.
• Experience in imaging system design in consumer electronics.
• Experience in camera component or module manufacturing processes.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.

In this role, you will work with internal cross-functional teams and external partners to design and develop camera components, modules, and integrate them into product systems. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of projects including new technology and road map products. You will lead the development and integration of advanced camera modules for the next generation of Pixel products. You will manage projects with cross-functional teams, navigating the intricate integration of actuators, lenses, and image sensors into compact, high-performance camera modules.

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.

• Lead the design and development of Pixel camera hardware systems and modules, from initial design lock through to mass production and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external Module integrator (MI) partners.
• Define and execute Pixel camera modules and system Engineering Requirement Specification (ERS), test, qualification, manufacturing and calibration across all development stages.
• Lead the camera product failure analysis, corrective action implementation, and overseeing camera module/system manufacturing, production, and post-reliability performance and lead design down selection by evaluating user impact, implement corrective actions, assess cost and supply risk, and provide technical risk assessments.
• Manage supplier relationships and leverage supplier resources and capabilities to meet engineering specifications.
• Define and enhance product design and development infrastructure (e.g., failure analysis process flow, design review coverage) to drive continuous improvement and maximize project efficiency and success.